July 18, 2013 Wayne & Garfield County Insider

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Panguitch • Panguitch Lake • Hatch • Bryce • Tropic • Antimony • Henrieville • Cannonville • Escalante • Boulder • Fremont • Loa • Lyman Bicknell • Teasdale • Torrey • Grover • Fruita • Caineville • Hanksville

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Thursday, July 18, 2013 • Issue # 1004

It’s Coming! The Tour of Utah

Dan Hitt

BOULDER - Boulder Heritage Festival Goers enjoy good company and great music during last weekend’s event. Correspondent Adus Dorsey provides a report in his column on page 6.

Singin’ in the Redrocks BIFF 19th Annual Film Festival BICKNELL - For 19 years, the Bicknell International Film Festival (BIFF) has entertained film fans. The festival’s overall theme is “Better Living through Bad Cinema.”

Focusing on the worst of “Bgrade”, bad, or simply bizarre films, each year the BIFF committee selects three movies that reflect the best of the worst for a particular theme and celebrates the fun of bad film.

This year’s festival theme is “Singin’ in the Redrocks”.

After viewing over 100 musicals, the BIFF committee narrowed it down to three bizarre choices.

A strange combination of Friday the 13th and Oklahoma, Cannibal! The Musical (R) is a 1993 black comedy musical from the twisted mind of Trey Parker of South Park fame.

This isn’t your grandma’s musical! A sideshow screen will display fun facts and song lyrics, so you can sing-along with the cannibal!

What happens when you cross a florist nerd with a giant, man-eating plant? You get a comedy musical worthy of BIFF! Starring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, and a gaggle of other goofy acting choices, Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13) is just plain silly. From mystery singers in the background to guest appearances by people like John Candy and James Belushi, this is a black comedy musical you don’t want to miss.

Come sing-along with a killer-

plant.

Our grand finale combines Dolly Parton’s beautiful voice and big chest with Burt Reynolds’ cute smile, but not-sogreat vocals. In The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (R), the town sheriff and local “chicken ranch” owner must fight the wicked TV preacher to keep the Devil’s playhouse open.

When you combine the dancing sequences with Dom Deluise and Charles Durning with Jim Nabors’ drawl, you’ve got the makings for a perfect BIFF feature.

This year’s festival features three great films, the “World’s Fastest Parade” from Torrey to Bicknell Friday at 6PM, a costume contest, short musical video reviews, parties on both Friday and Saturday night (food, music and dance), and a Saturday noon-time Lunch and Musical Challenges at the Bicknell Town Park.

Purchase of a FastPass allows entry to all festival events; it’s the best-priced deal for taking in the two days of BIFF events. Individual tickets can be purchased for selected events.

Come join the fun JULY 19-20, 2013 at the Wayne Theatre in Bicknell, Utah! Learn more at http://thebiff.org or join us on Facebook.

Also remember to support the Kickstarter campaign to SAVE THE WAYNE THEATRE at http://goo.gl/GuwUE —Annette Lamb

PANGUITCH weather

LOA weather

information.

For more information about the Tour of Utah, visit their website at www.tourofutah.com Sign up as a volunteer for the Tour at www.tourofutah.com/2013/volunteer or by calling Brinda Bair at the Panguitch City Office (435)6768585.

Tour of Utah Events for Stage #2 in Panguitch – Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 (all events on Main Street) 8:30 AM Cycling Teams begin to arrive. Participants and viewers are welcomed and encouraged to meet the riders for pictures and autographs on “Autograph Alley” 9:05 AM Rider sign-in at stage 9:20 AM Team Caravan Vehicles in Place 9:30 AM Start Ceremonies Begin 9:55 AM National Anthem 10:00 AM Tour of Utah Race Begins 10:10 AM Kids Bicycle Race on course —Brinda Bair, Panguitch City Marketing Director The Basics. The What Where and When of the major stages of the Tour of Utah Race. See detail on page 2 regarding local stages (and subsequent projected traffic impacts) of the race.

PANGUITCH - You may have heard talk recently about the Tour of Utah. What is Tour of Utah? For those of you following the Tour de France you’ll be excited to learn that the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, deemed “America’s Toughest Stage Race,” is a weeklong professional stage race for some of the best cycling teams in the world. This year’s final field represents teams registered from seven countries on four continents – Australia, Brazil, China, Italy, Luxembourg, South Africa, and the United States.

The 2013 Tour of Utah, now in its ninth year of racing, will for the first time include the beautiful and challenging terrain of our red rock spires and lush forests of Southern Utah! Here in Garfield County we are thrilled to welcome cyclists and viewers from around the world to take part in a race that showcases the natural beauty of our area.

We extend an invitation to all residents of Garfield County, surrounding area, and all who would like to come

take part in this world class event to join in the excitement as volunteers, or just come and be a part of the day as the cyclists begin their race here in Panguitch, or at any of the towns along the racing route.

This event is free to all spectators. Those who sign up on the Tour of Utah website (tourofutah.com) as volunteers will receive a t-shirt, lunch for the day volunteering, a lunch tote, and other Tour of Utah goodies. During recent route announcements, we were pleased to learn that the Tour of Utah will be coming through Panguitch and Garfield County during Stage 1, as well as starting in Panguitch for Stage 2. Spectators will be able to view the cyclists in full race mode in Panguitch on Tuesday, August 6th as they make their way from Brian Head to Cedar City. Watch for postings on an estimated time racers will be coming through on the Panguitch facebook page (facebook.com/VisitPanguitch), the Panguitch City Website (panguitch.com), or at the Panguitch Post Office. For

Stage 2, the cyclists will begin their race day in Panguitch on Wednesday, August 7th, make their way down Highway 89 to Highway 12, and continue over Highway 12 to Torrey.

The Tour of Utah will be nationally televised, showcasing Panguitch as the Host City and all the towns along the race route to Torrey. In an effort to put our best foot forward, we invite all residents to take part in a beautification effort. In Panguitch City, we are setting aside Friday, August 2nd to help with large item removal.

Please call the City Office at 676-8585 by Wednesday, July 31st to schedule a pick-up of items.

Some towns along the race route from Panguitch to Torrey are planning events in conjunction with the Tour of Utah. To learn what your town is planning, please contact your towns City Office or your town Mayor.

Please be advised that there will be major road delays on Wednesday, August 7th, especially for traffic headed east.

See Traffic Impacts for further

Local Volunteers Make for Successful Bryce Canyon Half Marathon

BRYCE VALLEY - Dramatic and tremendous: two words that come to mind with the completion of the tenth annual Bryce Canyon Half Marathon /5K, which occurred this last Saturday the 12th.

Dramatic for a pre-race weather alert forecasting in-

tense monsoon weather. With flooding rain falling in other parts of Garfield County, the weather for the tenth annual 13.1 mile run and 5K sprint was picture perfect. A cool 58 degrees at the starting line near Ruby’s Inn greeted runners for the 6am start of the

Half Marathon.

Tremendous for the amazing effort of the 200 local volunteers and businesses who supported the race through donations and time. Retiring Garfield County Tourism Director Bruce Fullmer started the race of over 1000 runners.

Riley Cook of South Weber, Utah won the race with a time of 1:06:15. Melanie Burnham of Lehi, Utah won as the top woman runner with a time of 1:27:10.

Shaine Anderson led volunteers from Ruby’s Inn setting up the start line. Volunteers from Bryce Canyon National Park, Natural History Association, Cliff Matthew’s Family, Tropic’s own Pizza Place, the Bryce Violin Camp students, Stepping Stone Motel ‘s Bybee Family, Aaron Bybee Plumbing and Family, Anita Fletcher Family, all manned water stations for the half-marathon runners along the 13.1 mile course finishing at the Cannonville Park. The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon Committee would like express their sincere thanks to the many volunteers for their tremendous effort s in making the 10th Half Marathon and 5k a stunning success.

Eric Jessen fired the gun to start the 5k race as volunteers Grover and Jimbo of the Bryce Valley KOA greeted over 200 5K runners at the half

Half Marathon

A Day at the Races. Volunteers, runners, emergency vehicles and vendors all contributed to a successful Bryce Canyon Half Marathon event, which attracted over 1,000 runners.

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Attack Dogs Plague Panguitch It would make a great Alfred Hitchcock plot; and it may even be comical if the pests were named Chip and Dale; but for the small mountain town of Panguitch, Utah this is a reality show, and there is absolutely nothing funny about it. During one recent week the Utah Prairie Dog, a protected species by the US Fish and Wildlife Service has launched an all-out attack to assert federal supremacy over private lands. Prairie Dogs have long plagued farmers and ranchers in the area, but recently they concentrated their assaults on homes, cultural sites, schools and the citizens of Panguitch, while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sat around and did nothing.

The prairie dogs, long known for their susceptibility to bubonic plague, initiated their attack by invading a newly planted lawn established as a playground for two small children. Fearing federal reprisals that carry fines up to $100,000 and lengthy prison terms, the parents were not disposed to intimidate or harass the pests and were strictly prohibited from removing them.

The rodents then proceeded to stop a federally and state-funded major reconstruction project in the city park by setting up shop within 100 feet of the project, albeit on the opposite side of a major US Highway.

Emboldened by their success, the prairie dogs then attempted to exercise federal supremacy in two separate instances in private yards occupied by domestic pets. The prairie dogs initiated hand-to-hand assaults while traumatized children watched from windows and patios. The domesticated animals defend their turf, but not without a few scrapes and scars. The prairie dogs then turned their efforts on establishing clandestine operations in a garage located in the center of the town. Homeowners were able to remove the animals which may subject them to federal prosecution. Most recently two prairie dogs were chased off the local school playground while the rodents were attempting to create a series of underground tunnels.

Local officials, the State Wildlife Agency, the Governor’s Office, State Legislators and Congressional Staff have all been working tirelessly to resolve these issues. For its part, the Fish and Wildlife Service – an agency charged with conserving and recovering the species in the wild - has failed miserably. For the past 10 years at a cost of millions of dollars prairie dog populations on federally protected lands in one recovery unit have declined 60%. At the same time 70% of the range wide prairie dog population has migrated to limited private lands where they cannot be counted toward recovery goals. For the residents of Panguitch, who live in a County comprised of 93% federal land and only 3% private land, these statistics are totally unacceptable.

On July 8, 2013, in accordance with rules promulgated by the federal government, the Garfield County Commission issued a formal request to the Fish and Wildlife Service for immediate authorization to control prairie dogs that create health or safety hazards and that disturb human cultural sites. At the very moment the request was being emailed, a prairie dog was captured inside the County Courthouse by custodial staff. A response to the request is still pending.

Brian Bremner, Garfield County Engineer

July 18, 2013

$1.37 Million to Sign More Utahns Up for Health Insurance SALT LAKE CITY Utah’s community health centers have been enlisted to help get people signed up for health insurance coverage - something required of most Americans by next year under the Affordable Care Act. More than $1.3 million is coming to the state to hire new outreach experts and boost technology.

Alan Pruhs, executive director of the Association for Utah Community Health, says many Utah families would benefit from having health insurance - but either their employers don’t offer it, or workers can’t afford it.

“Right now, we’re serving about 115,000 patients across the health centers in Utah,” he says. “Sixty-thousand of those are uninsured individuals. And then, 98 percent of all of the patients that we’re serving are working poor households, living at below 200 percent of federal poverty level.”

Statewide, there are 11 community health centers with 42 locations. Pruhs says people will be able to learn about private coverage, CHIP coverage for children, and some Medic-

aid insurance. The latter could be limited in Utah, because the state has not accepted federal funding to expand Medicaid coverage options.

Utah lawmakers have for the most part been opposed to the healthcare reform efforts, but Pruhs says the community health centers are focusing on the patients, not the politics.

“You know, our goal is simply to react to legislation that’s been passed,” he says, “and provide a resource and help to the individuals who are currently uninsured, who may not feel the same way about, you know, affordable options to receive that type of coverage.”

Some U.S. House members are still trying to pass legislation to cancel federal health care reforms, taking issue with costs and the requirement that most people purchase coverage.

Nonetheless, this influx of federal dollars is expected to help more than 17,000 Utahns sign up for and become familiar with their new health coverage, and to create 24 new jobs.

—Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection

PG Wednesday thru Thursday

July 17th - 25th 1:00 3:30 6:00 8:30

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way point. Cannonville residents Blair and Sally Smith, and Tom and Gay Shakespeare prepared hundreds of oranges, bananas and bagels for all the runners finishing at the Cannonville Park. Thanks to Joe’s Market for the bottled water.

Dozens of individuals, local businesses and organizations such as Cannonville’s Young Men and Women, The Grand Staircase Inn, provided invaluable people power and resources for the race. South Central communication offered a hotspot for the race communication and registration.

Runners voted on their

TRAFFIC IMPACTS 2013 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah and southern Utah Stage Two presented by Utah office of Tourism - Wednesday, August 7

favorite water station. 2013 runner’s favorite was Station 6; The Bryce Canyon Music Camp, winning $100 plus a free pizza party. Second place went to Station 2, JCI Billing of Tropic; third place was Station 8, The Fletchers in Cannonville. Congratulations to The Music Camp, and all the water stations for your continued effort and participation.

The Committee is grateful to the Garfield County and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Search and Rescue, State Highway Patrol for their organizational efforts with the race committee and early morning presence on the course.

The Scenic Byway 12 Committee and friends prepared spaghetti for 250 people carbing-up on Friday night before race day. Many thanks to all! Submitted by The Bryce Canyon Half Marathon Committee.

—Marsha Holland

Special Presentation on the “Ins and Outs” of the Tour of Utah PANGUITCH - Eric Sevy, a former resident of Panguitch, now a sponsored cyclist, and one of the top sponsored cyclists in Las Vegas NV, will be in Panguitch Saturday, July 20 at 6pm at the Social Hall to give a presentation about The Tour Of Utah in which racers will pass through Panguitch August 6th, and start in Panguitch on August 7th.

He will be discussing the importance that this world class event will have on Panguitch as well as explaining the differences between the Tour of Utah pro bicycle race

and other cycling races we’ve experienced as a town before.

Eric will explain the “ins and outs” of pro bicycle racing to make this event easier to understand and more enjoyable to experience.

This is a great opportunity to learn about a professional sport that will affect the city and area in many positive ways as well as a once in a lifetime opportunity we’ll have to rub shoulders with some of the greatest professional cycling athletes in the world.

—Brinda Bair, Panguitch City Marketing Director

Start – panguitch, main Street, 10 a.m.

Finish – Torrey, Hwy 24 at Center Street, 3:30-3:50 p.m.

A portion of the 2013 Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, August 6-11, will pass through or near eight national forests, monuments and parks this year, with the first three stages set in southern Utah for the first time. Listed here are probable impact areas and timelines for motorists and tour groups who will be using the same roadways as the Tour of Utah in southern Utah.

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The Tour will pass through portions of Bryce Canyon National Park and cross through Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument, the nation’s largest national monument. The 131-mile road race will also pass Kodachrome Basin State Park, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, Anasazi State Park Museum, and Capitol Reef National Park.

In Panguitch, the race will use Hwy 89 for the overall start and the road closure will begin 9:45 a.m.

The Tour will use a long portion of Highway 12 for Stage 2. The complete closure will begin at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Hwy 12 and Hwy 89.

The Tour will travel west to east on SR 12 from US 89 to Torrey. Traffic heading east may experience very lengthy delays. Traffic will not be allowed to pass the race, and will be required to travel at the same pace as the race. Traffic heading west may experience delays between 15-45 minutes.

Visitors going to Capitol Reef Visitor Center may experience delays in Torrey between 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

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No passing is permitted by any motor vehicle along the road being used by the professional cyclists or authorized race caravan vehicles. Traffic is allowed to follow behind the race, but only at race speed.

If you are traveling toward the race (in the opposite direction of the race), the Utah Highway Patrol will control all traffic at certain intersections, treating this as a rolling road closure.

Without alternate routes, please be patient as some substantial delays may occur.

A portion of the race routes for the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah pro cycling race will be located partially on the Dixie National Forest and Uintah–Wasatch–Cache National Forest.

For more information and route maps, visit www.tourofutah.com

Golf for a Good Cause Garfield Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its 2013 “Links for Life” fundraiser scramble golf tournament at the Thunderbird Golf Course in Mount Carmel Junction.

Friday, August 2, 2013. Start time is 8:00 am. $200.00 per team, 4 players per team. The cost to sponsor a hole is $250.

Call Danny Yardley at (435) 616-2240 or email at dy2240@hotmail.com for information on entering a team or sponsoring a hole.

Calendar

Proceeds benefit not-for-profit healthcare provided by Garfield Memorial Hospital.

Thursday & Friday Saturday, July 20 July 18 - 19 n Escalante Farmers Market, n Big Fish Fiddler Contest, Panguitch St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 9am n Wayne County Farmers Market, Friday & Saturday, Red Cliffs Restaurant, Torrey, 4pm July 19 - 20 n Bicknell International Film Festival, See festival schedule in Entrada Institute ad, Page 5

Friday, July 26 n Brenn Hill at Ebenezer’s Bar and Grill, Bryce Canyon City

LeEllen McCartney, Colonel, USAF (Retired)

Teasdale, Utah

General Practice of Law Professional Representation Individualized Service

Saturday, July 27

n Torrey Red Rock Race, 5K/10K

Free initial consultation

435.633.5502

McCartney Law Office

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School Notes

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Running time: 1 hr. 55 mins.

Helping Our Kids Meet State Reading Goals

Join Us This Friday and Saturday for...

The Bicknell International Film Festival

In March of 2010, the Utah State Legislature enacted a law that requires school districts in the State of Utah to provide notice by the middle of the year to parents of students in first, second or third grade who are reading below grade level. I would like to share with the public the reading gain scores and the State reading goals for the students in Garfield County School District. The scores are reported to the Utah State Office of Education to show accountability for the funding from the State in reading. As you can see from the table below, the teachers, parents and students have done an amazing job in improving the number of students who are reading on grade level by the end of the 3rd grade. Did you know that learning to read is a challenge to almost 40% of kids?

What can we do as parents to help students become more proficient in reading?

• Have your child read aloud to you every night.

• Choose a quiet place, free from distractions, for your child to read.

• When your child reads aloud to you and makes mistakes, point out words missed and help them to read the words correctly.

• Ask your child to explain what happens in a story.

• Ask your child why a character acted in a certain way and to support the answer with information from the story.

• Before getting to the end of a story, ask your child what will happen next and why.

Most importantly take time this summer to incorporate reading sometime during the day to keep students minds sharp and focused on reading improvement.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

Event schedule and showtimes at

www.thebiff.org

General Admission: $6.00 Seniors 59 and over & Children 11 and younger: $5.00 www.facebook.com/TheWayneTheatre

11 East Main, Bicknell UT 84715

Garfield County Elementary Schools’ 2012-2013 Progress on State Reading Goals

State Reading Goal % of 3rd Grade at Grade Level Spring 2012

% of 3rd Grade at Grade Level Goal for Spring 2013

% of 3rd Grade at Grade Level Spring 2013

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80%

100%

Y

Boulder School

100%

80%

100%

Y

Bryce Valley School

77%

80%

84%

Y

School Antimony School

Was goal met?

Escalante School

67%

80%

87%

Y

Panguitch School

86%

80%

86%

Y

KUED, Salt Lake Tribune Team Up for The Utah Bucket List SALT LAKE CITY What’s on your Utah bucket list? Skiing through waistdeep powder? Running the rapids of Cataract Canyon?

KUED teams with the Salt Lake Tribune for an evening of high adventure that will give you plenty of ideas to add to your list.

The Utah Bucket List, premiering Thursday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. and repeating Thursday, August 8 at 8:30 p.m. and again Sunday, August 11 at 4:00 p.m., is hosted by Tribune outdoor writer Brett Prettyman and produced by KUED’s Nancy Green. The film highlights a dozen adventures, some of them iconic, some more extreme and some that anyone can easily do. “Narrowing down the list was the hardest thing to do,” says Prettyman, who probably knows better than anyone else the abundance of possibilities the state has to offer.

Spanning all four seasons, they include many family-friendly activities, such as camping and exploring Devil’s Garden in Arches National Park. The film also features white-water floating in Cataract Canyon, mountain biking on the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park and canyoneering in Escalante. One segment takes Prettyman and the crew to the Utah Olympic Park outside Park City for freestyle jumping into the unique splash pool. A return in the winter has him racing down the bobsled run.

If your idea of fun involves less adrenaline, there are low-impact activities, like bald eagle watching, attending a wildflower festival, or enjoying a sunset sail on the Great Salt Lake. For wildlife enthusiasts, there’s the Bison Roundup on Antelope Island or world-class fly fishing along the Green River.

Leading up to the broadcast premiere, the Tribune has been running a 12-part series written by Prettyman that maps out each adventure in detail. The stories and a gallery of photos are on kued. org/bucket-list. Viewers can also submit their own lists.

“We know we only touched on about one onehundredth of what you can do in Utah,” says Green “This isn’t the definitive Utah bucket list. We want people to tell us what they think should be on it, because hopefully we’ll be sharing more adventures in the future.”

The Utah Bucket List is funded by the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, the Lawrence T. Dee and Janet T. Dee Foundation, Utah Office of Tourism - VisitUtah. com, and Camp Chef.

—KUED

Utah’s Water Future

Governor Herbert Invites Public Comment on State’s Water Issues SALT LAKE CITY What will Utah look like in 10, 20 or 50 years from now? This summer, Governor Herbert is asking the public to help decide.

The Governor is seeking innovative solutions to our water needs that do not break the bank or dry up our streamsideas that secure the long-term future of Utah. To assist him in this task, he has brought together a panel of water experts who have been asked to gather public input about the use, development and conservation of water in our state.

“To succeed, this must be a collaborative process-where everyone has a voice and where all ideas are welcome,” said Alan Matheson, the Governor’s Environmental Advisor.

“We need the general public’s help because at the end of the

day, they are a major part of the solution. We invite all to participate in this important effort.”

The Governor is seeking comments or suggestions about: • Addressing competition for water resources • Meeting the water needs of our growing population while protecting the environment and the beauty and outdoor lifestyle we enjoy • Funding water infrastructure-for building new and/ or upgrading existing infrastructure • Defining the future of water for agriculture • Addressing the complicated issues around water law and its application • Using our water more efficiently Other issues related to our water future

The following public meetings will be held from 7 to 9 pm.

July 18 PROVO - Provo High School Auditorium, 1125 N. University Avenue, Provo July 25 ST. GEORGE - DSU, Dunford Auditorium, 225 South 700 East, St. George Aug 6 VERNAL - City Offices Community Room, 447 East Main, Vernal Aug 13 SALT LAKE CITY - Dept. of Natural Resources Auditorium, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City Aug 15 LOGAN - Mt. Logan Middle School, 875 North 200 East, Logan Those not able to attend a meeting are able to submit comments online at www.utahswater.org. These comments, along with all remarks made at public meetings, will be summarized and submitted to the Governor.

—Utah.gov

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Torrey's Red Rock Race

5K-10K Race

Saturday July 27th 2013

Entrance fee 5K $25 - 10K $30 Family rate (families only) 4-6 entries receive a $10 discount Age groups: young people to 15, 16 to 25, 26 to 35, 36 to 45, 46 to 55, 56 to100!

Entrance fee includes T-shirt and sun visor Carb Fest Dinner served on Friday July 26th at 6 pm $7 a plate, $5 kids plate (11 and under) Registration signup beginning at 7:00 A.M. at the Torrey Park Pavilion. 100 N. 100 E. Pre-registration available at active.com.

Race begins at 8:00 A.M., transportation provided to the starting point at the Teasdale Forest Service Building.

A Light breakfast will be served following the race.

Cash prizes will be awarded to overall winners in the 5K — 10K race and medals awarded in individual age groups.

Advertising funded by the Wayne County Travel Council, www.capitolreef.travel Sponsors: Owen & Jan Olpin, Fred & Janet Hansen, Rudy Pace, Sullivan's Rainbow, The Tooth Ranch, Jones & DeMille Engineering, Dragonfly Ranch, Pace Tax Service, Bonnie L. Kaufman, LLC., Royals Market and Wags to Whiskers Pet Service

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Every1Counts

You May Be Judged, But Do Not Reciprocate

By Cynthia Kimball You judge.

You are judged. Why and why?

Mother Teresa, likely one of the greatest servant leaders of all time, said, “If you judge people, you have no time to love them” (ThinkExist, 2013). Think about that.

When you find faults, how can you love? You cannot.

“Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearance” said psychologist and motivational speaker and writer, Dr. Wayne Dyer. (ThinkExist, 2013). Similarly, church leader, Richard G. Scott said, “Recognize the good in others, not their stains” (LDS. org, 2013). It amazes me when I find good in others I find an overabundance. It is like never ending. It makes me feel good. It makes others feel good, too, especially when I tell them what I find.

Conversely, when I find stains in others. It makes me feel bad. It makes others feel bad.

People can sense when you do not like them.

It is difficult to find good and judge at the same time.

You know, where you say, “Yeah, she may have taken first, but she caused her family a lot of trouble.” To which the receiver may reply, “What trouble?” And the sender eagerly says, “Oh, let me tell you…” See, it just goes downhill from there and that “taken first” good news goes by the wayside.

Psychologist Carl Jung said, “Everything that irritates us about others can lead to an understanding of ourselves” (ThinkExisit, 2013). In fact, the faults you find and criticize in others may be the very ones’ you dislike in yourself.

For example, you gossip, but do not consider yourself a gossiper. Yet, you are able to notice when Susan does it so you spread gossip about her spreading gossip. Then you justify that the only reason you

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are doing it is because Susan did it first.

It may be tempting to judge another especially when you are being judged. Yet, Christ, in Matthew 5:44 says, “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (LDS.org, 2013).

There is nothing more to say.

Do not judge.

No matter what.

Even if you are judged, do not reciprocate.

Find good.

No matter what.

Always and forever.

Cynthia Kimball is a speaker and trainer through her company Every1Counts, LLC, and a doctoral student in Workforce Education Leadership. She sometimes writes for Deseret Connect. E-mail: kimball@every1counts.net

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tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Survey

Shirt Size?

While I was working in the men’s section of a department store, a woman asked me to help her choose a white dress shirt for her husband.

When I asked about his size, the woman looked stumped at first, then her face brightened. She held up her hands, forming a circle with her forefingers and thumbs.

“I don’t know his size,” she said, “but my hands fit perfectly around his neck.”

A marketing type managed to corner me at the mall and was asking a series of survey questions: “Which shaving cream do you use?”

“Baba’s.” The interviewer dutifully recorded my answer and proceeded with the next question.

“Which aftershave do you use?”

“Baba’s.”

“Which deodorant do you use?”

“Baba’s.”

“Which toothpaste do you use?”

“Baba’s.”

“Which shampoo do you use?”

“Baba’s.”

“Which soap do you use?”

“Baba’s.”

“Thank you. I have one final question: tell me please, What is Baba’s? Is it a foreign company?”

“No, Baba is my roommate.”

Water Hole

A motorist, after being bogged down in a muddy road, paid a passing farmer five dollars to pull the car out with his tractor. After he was back on dry ground, he said to the farmer, “At those prices, I should think you would be pulling people out of the mud day and night.”

“Can’t,” replied the farmer. “At night I haul water for the hole.”

White Suit

When the pastor of a conservative small-town congregation received the gift of a white suit from a friend, he was a bit reluctant to wear it. But since it was so attractive and a perfect fit, he decided to put it on one warm Sunday.

As he was leaving for church, he asked his wife, “What do you think of this suit?”

After giving him the once-over, she replied, “It depends.

Are you going to preach or sell chicken?”

by Ray Conrad

At some point past, I assume, you were born, to a mixture of joy and grief.

And ever since, well, time has flown by. Time, the ultimate thief.

Time has stolen away our youth. Time has made us much older.

Time makes us wish we had been less bold, or maybe we should have been bolder.

Whatever, we did what we chose to do, or maybe what we were forced to.

Or maybe we lived our fantasies. There were some of those, of course, too.

But in the end we’re old women and men, the age-ravaged sum of our parts.

The dreams are gone but the years roll on, and we’re just a bunch of old farts.

We wasted our lives on presidents, and money and what it might bring.

We chased the girls, and used up the world, pursuing the ultimate bling.

Bur phooey on sex and politics and whatever that young-person crap was.

The mainest thing that’s on our minds now is how this afternoon’s nap was.

To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9

Wills, Trusts, and More Some Trust Disputes Cost More Than Probate

by Jeffery J. McKenna

Many people use trusts to achieve specific estate planning goals. Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes. For example, a revocable “living trust” can avoid the cost and delays associated with probate. A will or living trust may also create a separate trust when one spouse dies, in order to shield up a significant portion of the estate from later estate taxes.

Such trusts are designed to save money by avoiding probate fees and delays, and by deferring or reducing estate taxes.

But if there are disputes about the management of the trust, litigation can be very expensive. Trust litigation may also take longer than probate to uncover mismanagement or theft, thus reducing the odds of recovering lost property.

Normally, a trustee (the person administering the trust) is not subject to court supervision. However, a trustee or beneficiary may initiate a court action. The court can compel the trustee to account for the trust’s assets and income, or to change investment and distribution policies to conform to the trust’s instructions. In some circumstances, a court can replace the trustee, dissolve the trust, or make other changes to resolve problems.

Trust disputes can have different causes. A trustee may decide to pay himself a high fee, or may distribute trust property in a way that conflicts with the trust instructions. A beneficiary may want more money distributed, or may object that the trustee’s invest-

ment strategy is too risky (or too conservative). Or a trustee may conceal information, so beneficiaries worry about possible mismanagement or theft.

There are many problems that can arise from trust administration. Adult children are often concerned about the management of a “living trust” by a step-parent after a parent has died. The children are concerned, yet they are uncomfortable insisting that the step-parent provide information, especially if the stepparent is entitled to all income during his or her lifetime. The result may be resentment, alienation, and a loss of family harmony.

Many problems can be avoided by making sure all family members understand

Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking with his son in Zion National Park

their rights and receive adequate information about the trust’s management. Ideally, information should be shared before either parent dies.

If the beneficiaries are well-informed, they can more easily express any concerns about the trust’s administration to the trustee, who can then act quickly to address those concerns properly without the need for lawsuits.

There are ways to set up trusts and trustee provisions to minimize future problems and conflicts, and to prevent family disharmony. Much can be done to set up estate plans to ensure that trust assets will be managed wisely and fairly. An experienced estate planning attorney can suggest innovative solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.

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

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

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One of my classmates struggled to complete a major term paper on time. He had selected a topic that required considerable background research, and he was running out of time to present the results in a polished form.

When he finally turned his paper in, past the deadline, it was diffuse and longer than the number of pages assigned.

“Why did you write such a long paper?” asked the professor.

“Because I didn’t have enough time to write a short one,” the student replied.

AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Receipts: 467. Last Week: 640.

Last Year: 943. Feeder Steers: mixed but mostly 1.00-2.00 higher on similar kinds. Feeder Heifers: mixed but mostly 1.00-2.00 higher on similar kinds. Holstein Steers: to few for comparison. Slaughter Cows: 2.00-3.00 lower on similar offerings. Slaughter Bulls: steady on similar offerings.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 143.00-163.00; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs pkg 163.00; 400450 lbs 150.00-152.50; 450500 lbs pkg 157.00; 500-550 lbs 137.00-153.00; 550-600 lbs 145.00-150.00; 600-650 lbs 139.00-147.00; 650-700 lbs 129.00-138.00; 700-750 lbs 126.00-135.00; 750-800 lbs 123.00-134.00; 800-850 lbs 126.00-137.00; 850-900 lbs 123.50-132.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs pkg 105.00.

Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs pkg 86.25; 700900 lbs 73.50-76.25; 900-1000 lbs 60.50-72.50.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs 133.00-136.00; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 148.00153.00; 350-400 lbs 139.00151.50; 400-450 lbs 136.00142.00; 450-500 lbs scarce; 500-550 lbs 120.00-132.00; 550-600 lbs 127.00-131.00; 600-650 lbs 127.50-129.50; 650-700 lbs 125.50-127.50; 700-750 lbs 121.00-125.50; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs 119.00-123.50; 850-900 lbs 107.50-110.50; 900-950 lbs 105.00-108.75; 950-1000 lbs scarce; Heiferettes: 60.0098.00.

Stock Cows: Pairs: 890.001,225.00/pr.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 67.25-74.75; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 69.00-76.75; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 57.00-66.50.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 84.50-89.25, high dresswing to 93.25; 15002470 lbs 91.00-93.75; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs 68.0080.00; 1500-2210 lbs 84.2589.00; Feeder Bulls: 830-930 lbs 66.50-73.00.

Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News , Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)

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July 18, 2013

Page 5 Saturday Sunset Special Event!

The Entrada Institute

SATURDAY SUNSET SERIES

co-sponsor of the Bicknell International Film Festival - BIFF! ÒSinginÕ in the RedrocksÓ

Bad, bizarre, and ÒBÓ movie musicals is the theme for the 19th Annual BIFF!

Who

You & Your Friends

What:

Film Festival

Friday July 19

When:

Fri/Sat July 19-20, 2013

5:30 Line up at Chillz Red Cliff Dress up yourself & your car!

Where: Wayne Theatre

6:00 The worldÕs fastest parade from Torrey to Bicknell

Cost?

6:30 Quick look at early musicals Costume Contest Cannibal! The Musical (R)

Captol Reef Fruit Harvest is Just Around the Corner 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 2013 fruit season shows that both flowering and harvesting are behind schedule and lower crop yields are to be expected due to colder 2012 winter temperatures and a late season frost.

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 one for general information and, at the voice prompt for the orchard hotline, press five. 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 special fruit picking ladders.

Utah Legislators to Consider Repealing Fed Law Enforcement Bill

by Robert Gehrke The Salt Lake Tribune Published in the Salt Lake Tribune, July 15, 2013

SALT LAKE CITY - Legislators will consider repealing a law passed in the recent legislative session that took a poke at federal land managers’ law enforcement authority but has resulted in a lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department against the state.

Gov. Gary Herbert added the proposed repeal to the issues to be addressed when the Legislature meets in a special session Wednesday, along with a settlement agreement in a 16-year-old land sale dispute and another minor tweak to the authority of a special House committee investigating Utah Attorney General John Swallow.

Herbert issued the initial special session call Friday, with an agenda focused on ensuring that a House investigative committee created to look into alleged malfeasance by Swallow has subpoena authority and the ability to have witnesses testify under oath.

The Legislature also plans to create exemptions to the Utah open-meetings and records laws, allowing the panel to conduct portions of the investigation behind closed doors if a majority of the committee deems it necessary to prevent harm to ongoing criminal investigations.

Herbert added one final change for the House committee: a provision that grants authority to practice law in Utah to any attorney from outside the state hired to work on the Swallow probe.

Repeal of the bill limiting federal law enforcement arose late and was added to the agenda at the request of Rep. Mike Noel, R-Kanab, who sponsored HB155 and now wants it revoked, said Ally Isom, Herbert’s deputy chief of staff.

“He apparently, given the controversy, wants to wipe the slate clean and start again working with the stakeholders,” Isom said. She said Herbert supports the discussion.

Noel would not comment on his plans for the bill.

“Basically, on advice of counsel, I’m not going to comment,” he said, “because we have pending litigation on that bill right now.”

HB155 would have made it illegal for Bureau of Land Management rangers and Forest Service protection officers

and other Forest Service employees to enforce state laws.

Those employees, if not certified by the state, could be charged with a class B misdemeanor for impersonating a police officer, punishable by a $1,000 fine and six months in jail.

However, before the law took effect, the Justice Department sued the state, and a judge blocked its enactment, arguing that Congress gave the BLM and Forest Service the authority to police federal lands and the state cannot take that away.

On June 28, U.S. District Judge David Nuffer extended the initial restraining order, saying the bill’s enactment would do “irreparable harm to the constitutional order.”

At the time, Mark Ward, representing the Utah Sheriffs’ Association, argued HB155 sought to curtail abuses where federal officers try to enforce state laws. Noel has cited ticketing individuals for not have a fishing license as an example of the types of abuses he sought to stop.

Lawmakers also are expected to pass legislation to settle a lawsuit stemming from a botched 1997 land sale. The State Armory Board bought land in Tooele County from Deep Creek Ranch in exchange for credits for the purchase of $850,000 in state and federal property.

But the federal General Services Administration did not agree to giving the company credit for federal property.

The Armory Board argued that voided the contract, but Deep Creek sued, seeking damages from the state and, in 2008, the Utah Supreme Court remanded the case to a trial judge, who ruled in Deep Creek’s favor.

Lawmakers are expected to agree to pay Deep Creek about $3 million to resolve the litigation — an amount that reflects some attorney fees, interest and a multiplier that includes any profit Deep Creek could have received for selling the surplus property.

“Technically, we’re saying we dispute all the claims but we’re willing to pay you [this] amount of dollars to release any claims,” said Assistant Attorney General Thom Roberts.

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 pioneer residents of Fruita.

—National Park Service

Highway 24 in Bicknell, UT This is a ticketed event.

For more information, visit http://thebiff.org

9:00 Party of the Stars Rim Rock Patio Main Street Revelators Saturday July 20 Noon Musical Lunch @ Bicknell Park Goofy Musical Challenges 2:00 Quick look at kidÕs musicals Little Shop of Horrors (PG-13) 6:30 Quick look at musicals since 1970 Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (R) 9:00 Musical Sing-A-Long Party Wayne Theatre Lots of fun and food

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FYI Panguitch

AnniversarIES Karl D. & JoAnne Dowdell McAllister

PANGUITCH - The McAllister Family is proud and pleased to announce the Celebration of the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Karl D. & JoAnne Dowdell McAllister (both of Panguitch, Utah) on July 17, 2013!

The McAllister Family will be in Panguitch Wednesday, July 24, 2013 and invite you to stop by the Blue Pine Motel (Main Street & 100 North) between the hours of 2:00 - 3:00 PM to offer your congratulations to Karl & JoAnne and enjoy a slice of cake!

“May you recall with joy, today, the special things you’ve done, And lovingly reflect upon your memories, one by one....”

Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!

We love you more than words can say!

Kim, Randy, Steven, Melanie, Wes, Evan, Morgan, Colby, Griffin, Brennon, Brycen, Kambrie, Kylie, Tanner, Kellan, Pixie, Coco, Maverick, Gunner, Chael, Van Gogh.

Mike and Kathy Riffel

July 18, 2013

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Wasn’t that rain great on last Thursday, we made the news with our .7’’ in less than an hour. We are so dry that I didn’t see many puddles. This is the second Thursday in a row that we have gotten rain; it is our water turn so I didn’t have to move my hoses.

Yesterday was the Bryce Canyon to Cannonville, half Marathon and it was estimated that there was between 14 and 15 hundred runners. At race start, our own Bruce Fullmer (who was recently inducted into the Utah Tourism Hall of Fame) shot off the starting gun, and like hunting season he didn’t hit anything. Mitch Miller from Panguitch completed the course in 1 hour and 29 minutes, Doctor Miller is getting to be quite the runner,he was in the front running pack.

Melaney Draper also did well coming in under two hours. I picked up a group at Zions Bank at 4:30 am. and there were 54 of these happy campers, waiting for me and only 2 more came after that. Runs like these give a runner a way to have fun with all the time they put in getting in shape jogging. Many of these runners I picked up, stayed in motels in Panguitch, as Ruby’s was sold out. This was the race’s 10th year and still going strong,the run and things ran real smooth, coming down the dump at that time of the morning was magnificent, it is the north end of Bryce Canyon and this makes for one beautiful run.

Last Saturday the Panguitch Lake Fire Department had an open house and Fire Chief Dave Etter said it was a great success. The large crowd was treated to free hamburgers and hot dogs and a tour

of the station, when everyone left, there were only 3 hot dogs left. Dave spends most of his free time working on the station and most of their volunteer’s fire fighters belong to the Search and Rescue team.

However they could use some more fire fighters in the winter, I believe there are only two that stick it out for the winter.

Tonight and Friday the 18th and 19th the Fiddlers will be here to entertain the town.

These are two fun filled evenings and they are free, donation are expected though.

These musicians perform here and then go over to Cannonville for a Saturday show. This is a get together for them and they have a fun time, renewing old friendships and making some great music together.

Friday night will be the Annual Taste of Panguitch and it again will be held behind Zions Bk. and the cost is $5.00 for some real good food.

THE PANGUITCH LIONS CLUB WILL HAVE THEIR ANNUAL FIDDLERS BREAKFAST ON Saturday AT ZIONS BANK. This will be the Lions’ last breakfast for the summer, so come on out and load up on all you can eat great breakfast food. The Breakfast starts at 7:30 and runs till 10:00.

Can you believe it, next Wednesday is the 24th. So get out your old cars, tractors, 4 wheelers, horses, fire engines and ambulances and candy and take part. There will be floats and marching groups and is always a big parade. The parade starts at 10:00 and will start at the City Hall, going back to the high school. The Panguitch 2nd Ward Scouts will be hosting the annual 24th breakfast,

this year, so come early have breakfast and bring a chair and a plastic bag, for all of the goodies. The Panguitch Fire Fighters are back with their deep pit barbecue, after a two year lay off due to the closing of the Fair building. This is also a great place to visit with all of your friends that have come for the Home Coming.

Sharron Etter called to say the there will be a Kids Day Bible Camp that will be hosted by the Valley Christian Fellowship (at 535 E 50 N). There will be a day full of fun, games, food, prizes, crafts, music and Bible lessons! This will be held on July 27th, 8:30 to 4:00. and July 28th 10:00 am to 12:30. It is for ages 4-12 and is free to all who attend. Sharron would like to thank those who donated prize to this program: The Shed, Cowboy Collectibles, Red Canyon Indian Store, H&R True Value, Joe’s Main Street Market, Little L’s Bakery, Arby’s, Gem Theater, Henry’s Drive In, Radio Shack, Wal-Mart, DQ, Chili’s, and Applebee’s. The Church also donates to the Providence Orphanage in Navajo Mexico and also takes shoes to the kids in Mexico.

This is the latest scoop on the US-89 Panguitch Main Street asphalt replacement project. Panguitch Main Street will have two inches of old pavement removed and replaced with new pavement. One lane will remain open in each direction through the construction zone, which extends from approximately 650 East to the Rodeo grounds. The existing curbs and gutters will remain in place, except where pedestrian ramps will be installed. Work is expected to start at the north

end of the project and progress southward. Intersections along Main Street will be closed to cross traffic as construction works through the intersections. Parking will not be available in front of business during construction, the contractor will maintain access.

Work Schedule: Aug. 12 to Oct 12, 2013. Hours from 7am to 7 pm and some work may run till 10 pm. What to expect: noise, delays, and vibration. If all goes well, this project will have a much shorter working time than listed. If you have any questions call (690-1016) Gary Owens is the UDOT representative if you have questions. This project will go a long way in quieting the empty coal trucks as they go through town.

Congratulations to Trudy Owens, she is the newest City Councilperson, taking Laura Mosdell’s place on the Council, until Jan. 1. Since the City did not list the candidates for the up and coming City Council election on Nov. 5, I am listing it here. Eric Houston is running unopposed for Mayor. For the two year term: Lloyd Brinkerhoff, Harshad Desai, Connie Orton and Trudy Owens. For the 4 year term: Mack Oetting, Tim Smith and Kim Soper. It is my understanding that this election will be done by mail.

The DUP (Daughters of the Utah Pioneers) Museum is opened on Friday and Saturday from 5-8 pm during the summer season.

Art Cooper is still giving Panguitch City tours. Motel owners this is an interesting activity for your guests.

Education without using it, is like no education at all.

Mack O.

TORREY NewZ Adus Dorsey

CANNONVILLE - Mike and Kathy “Cookie” Riffel of Cannonville were married July 1, 1963. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this year surrounded by family and friends from all over the United States. Mike and Cookie met in Hawthorne, Nevada while Mike was stationed there in the Marine Corps. After they married, Mike scooped Cookie away and took her to his hometown of Martinsville, Indiana, where they lived for over 40 years. They moved to Cannonville in 1998.

Their children, Linda of Jasonville, Indiana; Kathy (Reggie) of Leland, North Carolina; Mike Jr (Andrea) of Mooresville, Indiana; Marie (Lance) of Henrieville, Utah; and Troy, deceased, have given them 71 descendents: 39 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren. Plus, they cared for 42 Foster children over their years in Indiana.

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Tues. July 23rd Baked ham Yams Green peas Tropical fruit Pie & ice cream

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Thurs. July 25th

CLOSED Cheeseburger w/h letHappy 24th of July tuce, tomato & onion Potato salad Watermelon & canteloupe Cake

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Torrey Town’s identity has been stolen and Torrey folks are as mad as can be about it, so much so that there has been talk that somebody might actually sign up to run for a seat on the Town Council in an attempt to find out who the scoundrel thief is.

A statewide investigation is under way complete with finger, footprint, and tire track analysis. Law enforcement agencies as far a way as Henriville are on high alert and will be pulling out all the stops to find, and throw in the slammer the individual or responsible parties that recently brazenly made away with the green Torrey sign on highway 24 east of town.

Much to the dismay of local businesses the new Wayne County information center at the junction of highways 12 and 24 have reported an increase in confused travelers (and some locals) searching for directional signs to Torrey.

A preliminary tire track study signifies that there are three different brands of tires on the suspect vehicle, a strong indication that suggests the offender is most likely local, too cheap to cough up the cash for new tires, has a foot fetish and a peculiar affection for the color pink.

Anyone that may have seen any unusual activitytaking place, i.e. somebody tall or persons with a ladder, head light, socket wrenches or a leather man in the vicinity of mile marker 69 in Torrey Town please call local authorities, your anonymity will be assured and may be rewarded.

If the guilty party suddenly finds him/her self sober and wanting to confess to the theft or just wants to return the stolen property as a sign of remorse please drop it off in the vicinity of the Torrey Town Hall on 100 North between Center and 100 East.

By now it should be no secret that the Tour of Utah stage race http://www.tourofutah. com/ will be racing its way to Wayne County on August 7th.

Volunteers, sponsors, supporters, advertisers, vendors and race fans are again cordially

invited to participate and attend this monumental event in downtown Torrey. The Wayne County Travel Council under the direction of Nycole Durfey and President Forest Simms, with the support of the Wayne County Commissioners have whole heartedly sanctioned this cycling event in an all out attempt to showcase Wayne County on the World-Wide Stage as a rural cultural, recreational and scenic Utah destination point.

For some enthusiasts and Sunday couch potatoes cycling is quickly becoming the new NASCAR with all the thrills and spills but without all the pit stops.

To play an integral part of this spectacular August 7th event contact Nycole Durfey for more information, Nycole Durfey, Director Email: info@capitolreef.org Office Phone: 435-425-3930 Cell Phone: 435-616-2114 Information Center Phone: 435-4253365 Please visit our County Travel site at: http://www. capitolreef.org Boulder Rocks!

If there is any other place that the ripples in a pond extend farther out than they do in Boulder I don’t know where it would be. Going to Boulder is like going home, no matter where you are from. Jan Stringham says Boulder “is like a family reunion”, a place that if you didn’t know somebody in the crowd when you showed up, certainly by the time you left you were best of friends and if you have been to Boulder more than twice you are considered family.

The 2013 Boulder Heritage Festival “Boulder Rocks, kicked off its 9th season on Friday at the Anazai State park, a reunion of sorts where cultures collide and meld into one for a weekend. Festival organizers Cheryl and Steve Cox, Camille Hall and Raymond King Shurtz and a list of volunteers and supporters longer than the Burr Trail helped to put together a line up of musicians, artist and presenters that would rival any festival east of the Colorado River.

An annual festival favorite

What is missing? is the “Mail Delivery”, when Breck Crystal rides the Old Boulder Mail Trail and delivers letters to friends and family at the festival. As history has it Boulder was the last town in the United States to receive mail by horseback and the rough and rocky trip through Death Hollow adequately describes the treacherous life-threatening ride and gave new meaning to the name “Mailman”.

Another Boulder Heritage Festival tradition is the showing of saddles, saddles that have seen more cattle drives than there are episodes of Wagon Train. Well-worn leather seats and saddle horns highly polished from riding and roping cows in the desert and sturdy stirrups that have worn out many a cowboy’s boot.

The Boulder Heritage festival yearly recognizes Boulder folks that have had a huge human impact on the land and its people, hardy individuals like Faye Jepson. In a tribute to his mother Fred made it evident that Faye loved Boulder more than anything and she showed it by being loving and caring to everyone that she met.

The Dutch oven dinner at

Adus Dorsey

the Boulder Heritage Festival is always a huge hit, feeding practically all the festival goers a fine meal of pulled pork and beef so tender that no knife was needed, sliced taters and onions with strips of bacon strategically layered in place to tantalize the tongue, and the peach cobbler, oh the melt in your mouth peach cobbler cooked to perfection by some of Boulder’s best Dutch Oven cooks.

Some of this years performers were Jan Stringham and Lynsey Shelar from Torrey, Mary Kaye from Manti, The Fiery Furnace Marching Band, a crowd favorite from Moab, Garret Shakespear, The Salt Gulch All Stars, the vivacious Gigi Love and the Mystics, the all to infrequent Camille and Doug Hall singing an all original set, and to finish out a fine weekend of music and fun Patrick Briggs and his Band of Misfits.

If you have never attended the Boulder Heritage Festival it would be well worth your time to mark your calendar for next year. For more information about the Boulder Heritage Festival visit boulderheritage. org on the World Wide Web.

July 18, 2013

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Bryce Valley Area News

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

A reminder that next Saturday will be the celebration of Pioneer Day. There will be a Parade line-up at 9:30 A.M. at the elementary school followed by the parade down the street at 10:00 A.M. Flag Ceremony will take place at 10:30 A.M. Races begin at 10:45 A.M. and lunch at 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. You will be able to get Indian Tacos, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Drinks, Etc. There will be inflatables including a water slide, games, sno-cones, cotton candy and cold drinks will also begin at 11:00 A.M. and go until 2:00 P.M. Later that day you will be able to attend the Bear Festival in Cannonville with fireworks to follow that evening at Ruby’s Inn.(after dark) This promises to be a fun filled day commemorating our Pioneer Heritage. All are invited to join in the fun.

Sandy Johnson says, “One of my highlights this past week was taking FOUR granddaughters to the fabric store and letting them each pick out their own fabric to make their travel bag. Fun experience!! It was a challenge later when it was sewing time and they were all saying “Gram”, “Gram”, “Gram”, “Gram” as they needed help with this project. But it was definitely worth it when they enjoyed their finished product! Love our grandchildren!”

Deciding it wasn’t hot enough in Bryce Valley area the senior van traveled to St. George with eight hardy souls aboard. They spent the day shopping, dining out and attending the St. George Temple. Going to spend the day were Doug and Vicki Ahlstrom, Gayle Moore, Jeff Carter, Catherine Littlefield, Lael Chynoweth, Karin Barker, and Vicki Syrett. It was a good trip but it sure was nice to get back into temperatures that were reasonable. The next tentatively scheduled trip is on July 27th. If you are interested in going be sure to call Doug or Vicki Ahlstrom at 679-8666 or you can also con-

tact Donna Chynoweth at the same number. They would like to schedule a fruit picking trip to Capital Reef, going to the County Fairs around our end of the state and any other desired activities you would like to try. Let us know.

Logan Le Fevre is now in the MTC until the 20th of August while he prepares to go out into his mission field in Mexico. Layne and April have now joined the ranks of many of us, empty nesting. Oh my what a change.

On July 19th there will be the third annual Softball Tournament and Chrishel Leech Home Run Derby. It will be held at the BVHS Baseball fields in Tropic and all proceeds will go to BVHS Baseball. Ages 12 years and up. $10 per person and $100 per team. Must register by 17 July. All teams must be coed and have at least four girls on the team. Contact Clint Brinkerhoff about registering at clint_brinkerhoff@yahoo. com or 435-463-9672. Registration for the Home Run Derby is $10.

The half Marathon took place on Saturday the 13th and there were 1500 runners.

It was a fairly cool day and made for a better run. It was fun to sit on the front porch and watch them go by. Congratulations to the runners, the organizers, and the winners for a job well done.

Congratulations to Steve Neilson and Sheila Orton on their engagement. Steve is the son of Doyle and Katherine Neilson and Sheila is the daughter of Kathy and the late Steve Golding. We wish the new couple the best life has to offer.

Our FCCLA team went back to Nebraska to participate in Nationals and did very well. Teresa Thompson is their advisor and went with them. Elisabeth Ahlstrom received a Gold Medal in “Teach & Train”. She is the daughter of Mike and Lesa Ahlstrom and granddaughter of Doug and Vicki Ahlstrom of Trop-

ic. Annie Syrett and Danica Rose received Gold in “Applie Tech” Annie is the daughter of Bret Syrett of Bryce Canyon City and Danica is the daughter of Dan and Sarah Rose and granddaughter of Delpha Rose all of Henrieville. Shan Thompson and Natalie Pollock won Silver in “Chapter Service Manual” Shan is the son of George and Teresa Thompson of Cannonville. and Natalie is the daughter of Gayle and Marie Pollock of Tropic and the granddaughter of Janet Pollock also of Tropic. Congratulations to all of you on a job well done. We are all proud to say we know you. Great work!!

Congratulations to Brit and Karleena Twitchell of Las Vegas on the birth of their adorable little boy, Aiden. He was born on Monday the 8th of July and was 5 weeks early.

Guess he was eager to come live with his two beautiful sisters, Malory and Hannah.

Grandparents are Lamonte and Rita Twitchell of Cannonville.

Thanks to all the folks who came out and met their committment to donate blood tot he Red Cross who has a critical need of blood. Also thanks to the volunteers who took time to help out at the drive and to Val Kellly for her delicious muffins. They will be back around December and need to have more volunteers to give blood. Stake RS President April Le Fevre wants everyone to know they appreciate your efforts to participate.

Carl and Kay Shakespear took their Webelos Scouts out on a cooking adventure as they worked on their Outdoor and Fitness badges. They made and cooked Tin Foil dinners out at the coal mine East of Tropic town. It was a fun adventure and they were able to finish before the rain came along. Attending this fun adventure was Quayden Tebbs, son of Dave and Cherie Tebbs, Traycen Roberts son of Riley and April Roberts, Eddie Garcia son of Eddie and Savelda Garcia and Stetson Pollock who is the son of Derrick and

Laura Pollock. Way to go to earn a badge. Keep up the good work boys.

The Baugh families got together this weekend to catch up with each other and have a great time visiting. Some of the folks who traveled out to join in the fun are Jim Combs of Texas, Dustin and Sarah Combs and family of Texas, and Jim Combs of North Carolina. Chris Baugh of Las Vegas, Chris and Cari Gillespie and family of Castle Gate, CO, Jana Baugh of Castle Gate, CO, and Mike Goulding family of St. George. Herb had a lot of his brothers and sisters here also. Marlene Ferrin, Lillis Francisco, Mate & Ruth Baugh, LaVell of Arizona, Ben of Nevada, Ron and Deenie Baugh of Salt Lake and all of their families. It was a great time to be together and renew friendships and such. Always a lot of good food at these gatherings.

Dallen and Katherine Baugh sent their daughter, Breanne out to Pennsylvania on a mission. Kylie Moore, daughter of Birch and Kelly Moore just had a wedding and Ruth spent some time up north with her sisters. Looks like the Baugh’s have been traveling some.

All the Platt family, except Kenyon, were in Henrieville today. Heath, Kim and Nick Platt spoke. Nick is going to a mission in Tijuana Mexico. Had visited with the Jon Brown family in Nevada and Jon also spoke. He had his family here including his wife Lauren and his adorable twin daughters and two other children. Platt men sang a special number for the event. Lots of visitors in church today.

In Tropic we heard from Evan and Jacqueline Scott and three youth speakers. Tanner Barton, son of Scott and Marie Barton, Jake Pollock, son of Stonie and Francine Pollock of Texas, and John Cloud son of Dan and LaNae Cloud.

Sarah Rose is giving swim lessons in Henrieville.

If you are interested give her a

call on 616-8877.

Chris Mathews and Kayla Leisicka are getting married on August 3rd with an open house on 17 Aug. Jade Harris and Kam Roundy are getting married on the 9th of August with reception at Ruby’s Inn on the 10th and Cecy Clarke and Mark Weber are getting married on 27 July. Just a few reminders for you.

Heidi Thompson is going to Salt Lake City to do her residency. We wish her the best

of luck. She specializes in Obstetrics and is doing great job.

She just finished up three years in Colorado.

Been enjoying this wonderful rain. Hope we get lots more for out gardens and crops. Please call or email your news about the reunions, trips or just plain happenings in your life. Also have a great week and remember the celebrations on Saturday.

Thanks VS.

DEATH NOTICE HATCH - Robert Burns Evans, died on Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Panguitch, Utah. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12:00 noon in the Hatch LDS Ward Chapel, with a viewing from 11:00 to 11:45 am.

Realtor

Bonnie Kaufman bonnie_kaufman@hotmail.com 801-557-8188 435-491-0999 TORREY Homes FOR SALE: 315 N 150 West: Rambler with new windows, new front deck and bathroom upgrades in progress. Great yard with sandstone paths and patios.

70 S 200 West: Fully furnished, 3BR, 2BA on 1.6 acres.

Enjoy Entrada concerts and fantastic views from your deck!

461 W 1000 North: Nicely designed home and HUGE 6+ car garage on 2 lots. Large covered deck, possible seller financing.

397 N Wendy Dr (675 W): Brick Rambler on ridge overlooking redrock, 5BR, 3BA, 4 car garage, views to everywhere!

Over 25 years of friendly, professional real estate service to Wayne County.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center THURS July 18th TUES July 23rd

Sweet & sour pork, green beans, apples, pudding Roast pork w/sttuffing, potatoes & gravy, Scandinavian cake w/cherries & Cool Whip NO LUNCH THIS PIONEER DAY

WED July 24th THURS July 25th

Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, carrots, watermelon, cookie

Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.

ESCALANTE News

by Marlene Haws ~ 826-4859 • marleneh@color-country.net Leda Mae Foster called last week to tell me about her new great grandson, born to Clayton and Angela Carter. I already knew about the baby but was glad she called because we had the best visit we have had in a long time. She misses working in the store and not being able to visit with all you folks who used to stop in there. Anyway, they were all excited about the new baby since it is Clayton’s and Angela’s first one.

He weighed in at 6 lbs and 7 oz. He is Neil and Susan Foster’s first grandchild and, besides Leda Mae and Al, other grandparents are Joy Carter and Bart Carter and great grandfather is DeLane Griffin. Congratulations to all!

Renon and Gene Reed and Dianne Pierce, Richfield, visited in town. They had their trailer parked in Boulder and were all set to attend the Boulder Heritage Festival on the weekend.

Preston and Kristen Snedegar and two daughters, Hailey and Hannah, Fremont, stopped in to visit their grandparents, Arnold and Deon Alvey on Saturday. They had just come from the Bryce Canyon Half Marathon where Kristen was a participant. She is looking forward to running in the Escalante Marathon this Fall.

Are all of you ready to celebrate the 24th of July this weekend? It IS on the 20th you know. Some wonder about it when the 24th falls in the middle of the week, but in that case it is always celebrated on the Saturday before.

Mike Griffin and the Band, “Most Wanted,” will be playing for the dance here on

Friday night, the19th of July.

Louise Liston celebrated her 80th birthday July 6th. Her family had a little get together for her and enjoyed being together. Congratulations, Louise, and welcome to the ranks of the 80 and plus group. There are getting to be quite a few of us! But isn’t it funny how we still feel the same inside, even when we look in the mirror and think that surely can’t be us?

The Griffin sisters, Brooke Palmer, Henrieville; Katie Godsey, Escalante, and Jaimie Lyman, Loa, all went on a shopping trip together on the weekend. I guess all the kids needed a new outfit for the 24th of July celebration. That used to be one of the biggest times of the year for us because we knew we were going to get a new outfit, preferably red, white and blue, for the 24th.

The Little league Baseball committee is selling raffle tickets for a Camp Chef “Big Gas Grill” with 3 burners and a grill box and recipe book. Also, a pair of Vortex Viper HD 10x42 binoculars (a $600.00 value). They are working on getting a couple more items to add to the raffle.

Benefits will go toward more baseball gear next year as well as to more field improvements.

The drawing will occur at the rodeo on July 20th. Call Jason or Dayna Porter at 826-4074 for more information.

Aubrey Woolsey, Beaver, recently traveled to Washington, D. C. where she competed in the national History Fair.

Her well prepared project entitled, “Escalante National Monument, A Turning Point in Presidential Power,” captured

the interest of Fair attendees and judges alike. She captured wins in local, regional and state levels qualifying her to compete nationally. At the national level Aubrey survived three rounds of competition and received very favorable scores by the judges. However, she did not garner a win at the national level.

While in Washington D.C. Aubrey was able to tour the National Capitol Building and meet with Senator Orrin G. Hatch, Rob Bishop, Mike Lee and other congressional leaders. Aubrey is the daughter of Glen and Jill Woolsey of Beaver, the granddaughter of Warren and Kathleen Woolsey, Cedar City, and the great granddaughter of Thelma Marsh, Escalante. Congratulations to her!

Jim and Jolyn Spencer, Orem, were in town last week but said they would not be able to come back for the 24th of July celebration. Jolyn said this would only be the third time in her life when she wouldn’t be able to be “home” for the celebration.

Jean Griffin, Provo, is here with her son, Gary, and they are making preparations for the whole Griffin family who will be here this weekend.

I noticed Marsha Nisson was at church with her parents, Marc and Susanne McLemore, on Sunday. She has two cute little kids, a boy and a girl, and they live in St. George.

Sherree Rechsteiner tells me that The Arnold Button family, Leah, Lynn, Wayne, Taylor and families were in charge of the Coleman Family (Parley and Esther) Reunion this year. It was held in Kanab

and eight of the siblings were there: LaFay (Jeanette), Leah, Frank (Kathryn), Barbara (Leo Gardner), Gay, Don (Lillian), Dan, and Jerry (Rosalie).

There was a total of 90 family members in attendance.

Melanie Barney just returned from Maine, where she has been visiting with her daughter, Krystal and family.

She was there for the birth of a new grandchild. Krystal and her husband now have 3 sons and 1 daughter. Congratulations to all!

Condolences to Melanie Torgersen and family whose father and grandfather passed away last week after a long battle with cancer.

Condolences, also, to the family and friends of Richard Tatman who passed away at his home in Myton, Utah on July 10, 2013. Richard was married to the former Christine Woolsey, daughter of the late Haynes and Iola Woolsey, Escalante. They lived in Escalante for a while after they were married. He and Christine are the parents of 5 children: Ricky, Jonde, Jennifer, Jesse and RL. 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Eric Woolsey is a brother of Christine.

Okay, Folks, right after the 24th I need to hear from all of you about the company you had, etc. It’s no fun to write any more when I have to dig for every bit of news I get. So, hop to it or you may find that you are the new Escalante correspondent one of these first days. They say a change is as good as a rest!

Escalante Farmers Market

Every Saturday 9 AM – Noon @ corner of Center & Main A project of the non-profit Envision Escalante, “a catalyst for a vibrant, self-sustaining community”.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues. July 23rd

Wed. July24th

Green chili burritos Spanish rice Salad bar Peaches Chocolate marshmallow cookie

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Thurs. July25th Potato bar w/ham, broccoli, chili, olives, onions and cheese Roll Salad bar Pears Raspberry bars

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

Dr. Scott Andersen, DDS The Tooth Ranch 374 S. 300 E., Bicknell

NEW days/hours

M&F 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. call for appointment 435-425-3391

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LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County.

These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2.

Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 14, 2013.

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

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-1144(a39157): USA Forest Service, USA Forest Service propose(s) using 0.00668 cfs. from the Prospect Creek Springs #1 and #2 (5 miles NW of Widtsoe) for STOCKWATERING; WILDLIFE: Incidental wildlife use.

61-181(a39142): Rainbow Meadow Ranchos Waterusers` Assoc. propose(s) using 1.0 cfs. from the South Line Spring and Zelda Spring (East of Cedar Breaks) for DOMESTIC. 61-2771(a39143): Rainbow Meadow Ranchos Waterusers` Assoc. propose(s) using 16.0 ac-ft. from the Mammoth Creek, Zelda Spring (East of Cedar Breaks) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. 61-2885(a39144): Rainbow Meadow Ranchos Waterusers` Assoc. propose(s) using 0.4973 cfs or 45.46 ac-ft. from the Horse Pasture Spring, Zelda Spring (East of Cedar Breaks) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 18 & 25, 2013 INVITATION TO BID The Scenic Byway 12 Committee is accepting bids for Scenic Byway 12 Gateway Monument Sign Construction. Work includes construction of two identical Scenic Byway 12 All-American Road monuments to be located in the SR12 right-of-way near each end of the road, one in Garfield County and one in Wayne County.

Design specifications can be obtained by contacting the Scenic Byway 12 Committee, Byway Coordinator at 435-6168988 or by email to jholland.sb12@gmail.com or by U.S. Mail at P.O. Box 132, Tropic, Utah 84776. Bidders shall guarantee the Total Bid Price for a period of thirty (30) calendar days following the date of the bid submittal. Bids postmarked on or before Wednesday July 31, 2013 will be accepted for consideration.

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

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 18 & 25, 2013

USDA Extends Acreage Reporting Deadline to August 2 Risk Management Deadline Remains Unchanged WASHINGTON, D.C. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia on July 11 announced an extension of the FSA acreage reporting deadline. Farmers and landowners have an additional 18 calendar days to submit their annual report of acreage to their local FSA county office with the deadline extended from Monday, July 15, 2013, to Friday, Aug. 2, 2013. Only the FSA reporting deadline has been extended.

The acreage reporting requirement for crop insurance has not changed and remains July 15.

“We want to ensure our producers maintain their program benefits by filing their reports accurately and in a timely manner for all crops and land uses, including prevented and failed acreage,” said Administrator Garcia.

Accurate acreage reports are necessary to determine and maintain eligibility for various programs, such as the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP); the Average Crop Revenue Election Program (ACRE); the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP); and the Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistant Program (NAP).

Acreage reports for FSA are considered timely this year when filed at the county office by the new applicable final crop reporting deadline of Aug. 2, 2013. Producers should contact their county FSA office if they are uncertain about reporting deadlines.

While FSA is able to extend its deadline, Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator Brandon Willis emphasized today that RMA’s acreage reporting date remains July 15, 2013, for most spring planted crops in the country.

Farmers are reminded to report any loss within 72 hours of discovery to their insurance company. Farmers must report prevented planting acreage to their insurance company, in

writing, within 15 calendar days after the final planting date. Losses must be reported and an insurance adjuster must view and release the crop before the crop is destroyed.

Farmers are also reminded to contact their insurance agent if they have any questions about coverage, prevented planting, or for reporting and processing a claim.

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents.

Contact a local crop insurance agent for more information about the program. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or on the RMA web site at www.rma.usda.gov/tools/ agents/.

Producers also should visit their USDA Service Center to complete acreage reporting for FSA. For questions on this or any FSA program, producers should contact their FSA county office or seek information online at www.fsa. usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).

—USDA

Shane’s Carpet Cleaning Carpet, Tile and Upholstery Reasonable prices

Call Shane at 435-691-3504

Invitation for Bids ON LIGHTING Wayne School District is seeking bids to replace and upgrade lighting in the Wayne Middle School gym and one classroom.

This bid is for materials only. Contractor must provide a timeline for providing materials once the bid has been approved by the Board. The district is requesting bid options for fluorescent and LED lighting.

Specific lighting specifications are available upon request by calling or emailing Wayne School District at 435425-3813 or coral.chappell@ wayne.k12.ut.us. Sealed bids will be accepted until close of business on Friday, July 26, 2013.

Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on JULY 11, 18 & 25, 2013

Get Ready for the Wayne County Fair Hey everyone !!

It’s almost fair time – already! Just a reminder to finish up those beautiful quilts, pies, canned goods, produce, flowers, all home arts, wood, leather etc. projects for judging or display at the world’s fair! Share your talents and passions for all to enjoy! Contact GaeLynn Peterson (435836-1313) or Mary Sorenson (435-231-3915) or Lacie Grundy (491-0027) —GaeLynn Peterson USU Extension, Wayne County

July 18, 2013

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR $50,000

If you or a family member (even if deceased) have had cancer or leukemia within the last fifty years and lived in any of the following counties for a period of at least two years between January 21, 1951 and October 31, 1958 or during the entire month of July 1962. In ARIZONA - Apache, Coconino, Gila, Navajo, Yavapai. In NEVADA - Eureka, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, White Pine or the northern portion of Clark. In UTAH - Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute, San Juan, Sevier, Washington or Wayne you may qualify for $50,000 tax free. Compensation also available for On-Site Participants and Uranium Workers.

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Dates for Free Testing of Pressure Canner Gauges

by SuzAnne Jorgensen

For safety in home canning, the dial gauge on your pressure canner lid should be checked each year for accuracy. (The dial gauge resembles a clock face with only one hand and has a moveable needle.)

Free testing will be available at the following times and locations: Tues, July 30 Heritage Center Tropic, 10:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Cannonville Town Building, 10:30 – 10:50 a.m.

Old School House, Henrieville, 11:00 – 12:00 noon Escalante Sr. Center, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Boulder Community Center, 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.

This service is also available throughout the year upon request by appointment at the Utah State University Garfield County Extension Office, 55 S. Main, Panguitch at the Fair Building in the temporary Courthouse location. Only the canner lid with dial gauge is needed for the test not the entire canner. At most locations you can drop off your lids in advance or have it tested while you wait at the above times.

Gauge test is FREE and includes handouts. Additional bulletins with current information on food preservation and storage will be available (at cost) and a professional will be there to answer your food preservation questions. Reliable information on canning can be found on the web at: www.uga.edu/nchfp or extension.usu.edu.

For more information or to schedule additional canner testing in your area call SuzAnne Jorgensen at (435) 676-1114 or email suzanne.jorgensen@usu.edu.

SuzAnne Jorgensen is the Utah State University Extension educator for Family and Consumer Sciences in Garfield County.

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FOR SALE

HELP WANTED Wayne School District Positions Available Wayne School District has the following positions available: Cook – 24 hours per week Custodian at Loa Elementary – 15 hours per week Custodian at Wayne High School – 12 hours per week Subs for all positions – cook, janitor, and teacher Applications will be accepted until close of business on Friday, July 26, 2013. Applications can be mailed to: Wayne School District, PO Box 127 Bicknell, UT 84715 Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

7/25

CULINARY STAFF Cafe Diablo and The Saddlery Cafe Diablo and The Saddlery Cowboy Bar and Steakhouse are looking for a local resident who is interested in a future in the culinary arts. All that is required is a passion for cooking, a standard for personal excellence, and an interest in turning that passion and excellence into a rewarding career. We will train in all aspects of commercial cooking and food preparation. Please apply with a letter of interest to Gerri Richards at gerri5m@yahoo.com.

7/25

Full time Outreach/Enrollment Specialist Wayne Community Health Center Position Closing 7-29-2013 Job Description Health Care Team Member responsible for assisting community members in understanding their insurance options opening up with the new Affordable Care Act. This person will be doing educational group meetings throughout the community as well as one on one help for individuals and families. Must be a good communicator, empathetic, and enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Computer skills will be needed. This position requires someone who is self motivated, able to function independently and must have dependable transportation. Transportation costs will be covered by center.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provide enrollment assistance (including but not limited to completing coverage applications, gathering required documentation and troubleshooting the enrollment process) for uninsured children and adults to access subsidized, low-cost and free health insurance programs through the health insurance marketplace, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

2. Provide structured patient education on health coverage, engage in follow-up conversations and offer renewal assistance for enrolled individuals.

3. Distribute outreach materials to patients, community members, partner organizations and businesses to build coverage option awareness.

4. Develop, discover and attend community events in order to promote coverage options and the mission and services of the organization.

6. Collaborate with various local organizations to build awareness of coverage options, spur enrollment and build referral linkages.

7. Attend and successfully complete all required training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.

8. Accurately provide required reporting to track goal achievement and client satisfaction.

9. Recruit and utilize volunteers to increase program capacity.

10. Assist in the development and implementation of organizational outreach and enrollment initiatives.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Starting Salary Negotiable - Benefit package excellent. For more information call Gina @ Wayne Community Health Center 435-425-3744 ext. 102 Closing date July 29, 2013. Please send resume/CV to Wayne Community Health Center PO Box 303 Bicknell, Utah 84715-0303 or e-mail to ginaf@waynechc.org 7/25

MOTEL MAID Marianna Inn Maid wanted for motel room cleaning in Panguitch. $6.00 per room or $11.00/hour. Call Marianna Inn 435-676-8844 7/18

CAREGIVER Loa family is looking for kind, loving person to help with care for elderly family member. Part-time paid position. If interested, call Kris at 702-630-7738 or Rolayne at 435-836-2203 7/25

TRUCK DRIVERS Barney Trucking Barney Trucking is looking for truck drivers in the Beaver/Panguitch area.

Valid CDL with Doubles endorsement required.

Great pay and benefits.

To apply; www.barneytrucking.com Or call 435-529-4422

8/8

Do You Need Help with your Summer Cleaning Chores or with Everday Upkeep on your home?

Call Jan 435.836.2691

RENTALS HOUSE IN BICKNELL Cute Baker Cottage at 90 W 100 North, on .9 acre with pasture and water. Call Peggy 435-491-0999.

7/18 Apartment for rent in Lyman. $325.00 per month, plus utilities.

No smoking. No pets. Cleaning deposit required. Call 8362344 evenings. Available August 1, 2013. rtn HOUSE IN BICKNELL 4BR, 2BA, family, living, dining, laundry and fruit rooms, pellet stove, wood fireplace, oil furnace, carport, on 1/2 acre. $550/month, $12 garbage, 1st, last and $600 deposit. Call 435-425-3723. Also available - a home on Main St. and 2 mobile homes.

7/25

LOWELL’S COLLECTIBLES - Fifty years of collectibles & antiques. Selling everything and moving on. Taft Storage Units south of Bicknell. Call 435-896-7092 and I’ll meet you there. Watch for signs and flags on the road. rtn SPA - Used only one year.

Phoenix brand. Call Marianna Inn at 435-676-8844 or stop by to see 7/18 AUTO/TRUCK ACCESSORIES - Used Rancho 5000 shocks 30K - $100.00; Brand new Michelin LT/AT 275/70 R18 - $150.00; Brand new F250/350 Crew cab running boards - $200.00; Brand new F250/350 Heavy duty camper package front springs - $100.00. Call 435-590-5678 Cannonville.

7/18 UTILITY TRAILERS Wells Cargo 14 ft. enclosed trailer in excellent shape; and a 10 ft. open utility trailer. Call 435-896-7092 rtn

REAL ESTATE ESCALANTE PROPERTY - 575 S. Center St. 1/2 to 3 acres for sale, price negotiable.

Out of greenbelt, all 7 years back taxes paid, making perfect building lots. Water neg.

Flat ground w/mature trees on west boundary. Seller motivated. 435-826-4982 or 435-6909455 or 535-690-9456 rtn 3 ACRES FOR SALE - In Loa. Beautiful views, power and water accessible. $23,999.

Call 435-691-0689 7/25 TORREY - SANDCREEK RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND is for sale. Serious inquiries, only. Call 435-4253577 8/29

Sned’s

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Give Preston a call.

For all jobs, big and small

- Fast - Friendly - Experienced Licensed & Insured

435-616-5074 AA Meetings Monday Evenings 6:00 Flying M Restaurant Panguitch

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July 18, 2013

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Great Fishing at High-Elevation Waters You can beat the heat, have fun and enjoy breathtaking scenery by grabbing your fishing pole and heading to Utah’s mountains.

Paul Birdsey, cold water sport fisheries coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says high-elevation waters in Utah provide some of the state’s best summer fishing. Those waters include lakes in the Uinta Mountains in northern Utah and the Boulder Mountains down south.

Birdsey says trout feed actively when the water temperature is between 55 and 65 degrees. “Fifty five to 65 degrees is the ideal water temperature for trout,” he says. “And, fortunately, that’s the temperature high-elevation lakes in Utah stay at throughout the summer.

That’s the main reason they’re such great places to fish.”

While high-elevation waters throughout Utah provide quality fishing in the summer, the Uinta Mountains and the Boulder Mountains should be at the top of your list of places to visit.

Uinta Mountains, Boulder Mountains A wide variety of opportunities are waiting for you in the Uinta Mountains in northern and northeastern Utah. The opportunities range from lakes next to state Route 150 (the Mirror Lake Highway) that are stocked with fish weekly to backcountry lakes that you have to hike or ride a horse to reach.

“The lakes next to Route 150 are great places to take your family fishing,” Birdsey says.

The lakes on the Boulder Mountains in southern Utah are usually harder to reach. But the lakes on the Boulders also produce bigger fish. “Some of the lakes on the Boulder Mountains provide really, really nice fish,” Birdsey says.

Catching fish Birdsey provides the following tips to help you catch fish and have a great experience: Fish early in the morning or later in the day Birdsey says trout rely mostly on their eyes to find their prey. That fact directly affects when you should fish for them.

“Trout feed most actively when they can see their prey clearly,” Birdsey says, “but too much sunlight exposes them to predators.”

to use. You can cast the nightcrawler, and then let it sink to the bottom of the water you’re fishing. Or, you can cast it and a bobber, and let the nightcrawler

Tiger trout are among the fish you can catch in the Uinta and Boulder mountains.

Photo by Matt McKell For that reason, Birdsey says early morning and before the sun goes down at night are the perfect times to fish.

“There’s enough light for the trout to see their prey but not enough light to make the trout highly visible to predators,” he says.

Flies, lures and baits Birdsey says fly fishing with a pattern that imitates a leech is one of the best ways to catch trout on the Uintas and the Boulders. Leech patterns in brown, black or olive drab usually work best.

Paying attention to the type of insects that are hatching, and then “matching the hatch” by using a fly that imitates the insects, is another effective fly fishing technique.

If you’d rather fish with spinning gear, spinners are great lures to try. Birdsey recommends a Mepps, Panther Martin or Blue Fox spinner in sizes #0 or #1.

Use spinners that are gold, black or silver in color.

Birdsey says brook, cutthroat and tiger trout are the trout you’ll usually find on the Uintas and the Boulders. “All of these species are more aggressive than the rainbow trout most anglers are used to fishing for,” he says. “A lure that flashes quickly through the water — like a spinner — is something brooks, cutthroats and tigers will go after.”

If you enjoy fishing with bait, Birdsey says nightcrawlers are usually the best bait

dangle two or three feet under the bobber. “Whichever way you fish it,” he says, “don’t let the nightcrawler just sit there.

Cast it out, and then slowly reel it in.”

No matter which tactic you use, if you haven’t gotten a bite within 20 minutes, change what you’re doing. Try a different fly, lure or bait, switch how quick or slow you’re reeling your bait or lure in, or move to a different location.

Be prepared Birdsey says you should bring the following with you: An emergency kit that includes water, extra food and a survival blanket.

Bug spray.

Sunscreen and a good hat.

Also, remember that bears live in these areas. Free bear safety information is available online.

“In July and August,” he says, “it almost always rains in the Uintas for an hour or two.

The rain usually starts between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The rainstorms don’t usually last long, but the rain can come down quick.”

Pack it in, pack it out Some of the high-elevation waters, especially those close to Route 150, attract a lot of anglers. Unfortunately, they also attract a lot of trash. Birdsey encourages you to leave the area better than you found it.

“In addition to picking up your own trash, including fishing line and fishing tackle,” he says, “bring along an extra gar-

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF’S

COP SHOP NEWS CASE UPDATES July 12, 2013

Juvenile Misconduct On May 24, 2013, Deputy Gulley, assisted by Deputy Lamb responded to the Fremont area on a juvenile problem. Three juveniles were present, one juvenile was found using tobacco and was cited into Juvenile Court for the violation.

Juvenile Misconduct - On May 29, 2013, Deputy Gulley responded to a residence concerning a complaint of juvenile criminal offenses.

Through the investigation, a juvenile was charged with possession of marijuana, use of tobacco and lewd conduct. The juvenile was transported by Sheriff Taylor and Deputy C. Brown to Juvenile Detention.

Traffic Accident - On May 31, 2013, Deputy Webster was dispatched to a location on Highway 12 to investigate a car/deer accident. Vehicle damage only.

Burglary - On June 4, 2013, Deputy C. Brown responded to a residence in Loa on a possible burglary. According to the homeowners, sometime between May 16 - May 26, the previous month, someone had entered their home and stolen Elk antlers and two game cameras. Because of an allegation of one of the persons of interest in this case, which raises a conflict of interest with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, this investigation has been turned over to Sevier County Sheriff’s Office for investigation.

Theft - On June 5, 2013, Deputy C. Brown was dis-

patched to the Bicknell Garkane Substation on a possible theft, were someone had entered the property and stolen ground wires. The theft had occurred sometime in the last four to six months. Investigation active.

Gas Skip - On June 6, 2013, Deputy Gulley was dispatched on a possible gas skip out of the Texaco in Loa. The vehicle was stopped by Sevier County Deputies, in Sevier County and the subject was found to be DUI and arrested and transported to Sevier County Jail. Through the investigation at the Texaco, it was determined that the credit card transaction had not gone through and the theft was unintentional. No Charges were filed.

Criminal Mischief - On June 7, 2013, Sheriff Taylor was dispatched on a possible vandalism above Teasdale on Bullberry Road, where someone had shot two explosive targets causing damage to a fence and metal cover where the water meters are located. Case still active.

Animal Call - On June 9, 2013, Deputy Robinson was dispatched to a residence in the Torrey area, where one, single sheep, had been shot and killed.

A small caliber weapon had been used. Case still active.

Search and Rescue - On June 9, 2013, Deputy Gulley, assisted by the Wayne County Search and Rescue was dispatched to Thousand Lake Mountain for a overdue person,

bage bag, and pick up the trash others have left behind.”

Free “Lakes of the High Uintas” booklets A series of DWR booklets titled “Lakes of the High Uintas” provide excellent information about fishing the Uintas.

The booklets are free. You can get them by: Visiting the Department of Natural Resources online library.

Once you arrive, click on the “Search catalog” icon.

Enter “Lakes of the High Uintas” in the Quick Search option.

Each booklet choice has a links icon. Click on the icon to read the booklet you want to read.

Six of the booklets are also available at the DNR Map & Bookstore. The booklets cost $2 each.

You can order the booklets online or get them at the bookstore. The store is at 1594 W. North Temple in Salt Lake City.

More information Other good sources of information include maps of both the Uintas and the Boulders. Maps are available at the DNR Map & Bookstore and U.S. Forest Service offices.

The best topographical maps to buy are 7.5 minute quad maps.

You can also learn more about fishing the Uintas and the Boulders, and stay current on fishing conditions and success, by reading the DWR’s weekly fishing reports.

Online fishing forums, such as bigfishtackle.com and utahwildlife.net, are also good places to get information.

Sporting goods stores are also good places to contact.

If you have questions about fishing lakes in the Uintas, call the DWR office in Ogden at 801-476-2740 or the DWR office in Vernal at 435781-9453.

If you have questions about fishing lakes on the Boulders, call the DWR office in Cedar City at 435-8656100.\ —Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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She was later located, with no injuries by members of the Search and Rescue mounted horseback team. Nice job to our invaluable Search and Rescue members.

Theft - On June 15, 2013, Deputy C. Brown was notified by an individual of a possible theft at a vacant property in Lyman, where a wood burning stove had been stolen. Investigation active.

Assault - On June 18, 2013, Sheriff Taylor was informed of a possible assault of a juvenile at a business in Loa. Due to the lack of information or evidence, allegations are unfounded at this time.

Death - On June 21, 2013, Deputy Robinson and Deputy C. Brown assisted by the Wayne County Search and Rescue and DPS helicopter were dispatched to the Angel Point Trail, where a base jumper had jumped to his death.

Through the investigation, it was determined that he had become entangled in the parachute, causing the parachute to not deploy properly. Our condolences to his family.

If you have any information concerning these cases or any others, please call the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office 435-836-1308.

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Activity Analysis June 2013 Accidents (PD) 2 Accidents (PI) 2 - assist 1 Animal Calls 3 Assaults 3 Assist Agency 6 Assist Ambulance 5 Assist Citizen 3 Assist Motorist 2 Assist Officer 9 Attempt to Locate 2 Burglary 3 - assist 1 Call Outs 7 Citations 16 Civil Disturbance 3 Court Bailiff Hours 5 Court Security Hours 5 Criminal Mis/Vandalism 3 Deaths 6 - assist 1 Disturbing the Peace 1 Domestic Dispute 2 Drugs/Narcotics 3 D.U.1.

1 Felony Charges 1 Fingerprints 5 Fires 1 Follow-ups 23 Forest Service Hours 15 Gas Skips 2 911 Hang-ups 8 Intoxication 2 Intrusion Alarm 1 Investigative Hours 52 Juvenile Problem 4 Keep the Peace 2 Meetings 21 Misdemeanor Charges 4 Missing Person 1 Papers Served 8 Prisoner Transports 7 Probation Violation 2 Public Relations 3 Search & Rescue 3 - assist 1 Special Assignment 5 Stolen Prop Recovered 1 Suspicious Circumstances 3 Suspicious Person 2 Theft 2 - assist 1 Traffic Control 1 Training Hours 52 Warnings 31

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Practical Money Matters

Protect Yourself Against Credit Discrimination Have you ever been turned down for a credit card and wondered why? Or gotten approved for a car loan or mortgage but suddenly the interest rate and fees are much higher than in the initial quote?

There are many legitimate reasons why people are denied credit – insufficient income or a poor track record on past loan repayments, for example. But sometimes people are denied credit because of discriminatory lending practices – which are not always easy to spot.

Fortunately numerous federal and state laws prohibit lenders from discriminating in any part of a credit transaction on the basis of many personal characteristics. What’s more, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and other governmental agencies provide avenues for filing complaints if you feel you’ve been discriminated against.

And, offending lenders face lawsuits and stiff penalties if found to be discriminatory.

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) it’s illegal for creditors to discriminate against credit applicants based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or age, because they receive income from a public assistance pro-

by Jason Alderman gram, or because they have in good faith exercised any right under the Consumer Credit Protection Act. Based on those criteria, lenders cannot: • Refuse you credit if you qualify for it; • Discourage you from applying for credit; • Offer you credit on terms that are less favorable than those offered to someone with similar qualifications; or • Close your account.

Another federal law, the Fair Housing Act (FHA), prohibits discrimination by direct providers of housing, such as landlords, real estate companies, municipalities, banks or other lending institutions and homeowner’s insurance companies.

Warning signs. Red flags that may indicate credit discrimination include: • You are treated differently in person than on the phone.

• You are discouraged from applying for credit.

• You hear the lender make negative comments about race, national origin, sex, or other protected groups.

• You are refused credit even though you qualify for it.

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Reflecting on 78 Years of Social Security

by Carolyn W. Colvin Acting Commissioner of Social Security There are special mo- help those who need it.

President Roosevelt knew ments when people look back and evaluate a life or an era: that the cornerstone of his adbirthdays, class reunions, holi- ministration would offer secudays, anniversaries. Time is, rity, but he also understood that after all, simply the stringing Social Security would need to together of a number of events, evolve as new changes chalsome small, others significant. lenged the nation. “This law, These events can speed by too, represents a cornerstone in quickly, but each one can have a structure which is being built an effect on the greater whole. but is by no means complete,” A lifetime of seemingly mun- he admitted. “It is, in short, a dane events can pass in what law that will take care of huseems like the blink of an eye man needs and at the same … until one looks back to ex- time provide the United States amine them and realizes just an economic structure of vastly how much has filled the space. greater soundness.”

Today, Social Security is When I think about Social Security on the eve of much more than just a retirethe program’s 78th anniver- ment program. We provide sary, I am amazed by what a benefits to disabled individuals significant difference it has and their families. We provide made, one event at a time, one survivors benefits to widows, person at a time. Over Social widowers and the minor chilSecurity’s long history, every dren of deceased workers. We single monthly payment has provide Supplemental Secumade a difference to an Ameri- rity Income (SSI) to aged and can somewhere. But when disabled people who have low you string those payments to- income and resources. We progether, it’s remarkable what a vide work incentives to help huge and positive effect Social people work. We even proSecurity has had on the people vide Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. In so and economy of our nation.

Social Security has been many ways, Social Security a cornerstone of our nation, benefits America.

Milestones come and touching the lives of almost every American at one time or milestones go. But looking another, for 78 years. It’s the back over the past 78 years of most successful domestic pro- the nation’s most important gram in our nation and, argu- program, it is those millions of individual moments — the ably, the world.

When President Franklin monthly benefit payments — D. Roosevelt signed the So- that have made a tremendous cial Security Act into law on difference. In good times and August 14, 1935, he said, “The bad, in sickness and health, Socivilization of the past hundred cial Security has helped Ameriyears, with its startling indus- cans. Each payment has helped trial changes, has tended more someone, somewhere. But and more to make life inse- place them side by side and the cure. Young people have come difference Social Security has to wonder what would be their made in the lives of Americans lot when they came to old age. is certainly something to celThe man with a job has won- ebrate.

Learn more about Social dered how long the job would last.” The same can be said of Security’s rich history at www. the current information age, socialsecurity.gov/history. Bewith our rapidly evolving digi- come a part of Social Security’s tal revolution and periods of history by doing business with economic instability. Social us online at www.socialsecuSecurity is a safety net cast to rity.gov/onlineservices.

rate.

• You are denied credit, but not given a reason why or told how to find out why.

• Your deal sounds too good to be true.

• You feel pushed or pressured to sign.

If you believe a lender has discriminated against you for any reason, you can submit a complaint to the CFPB (www.consumerfinance.gov/ complaint), which will review and route your complaint to the lender and work on your behalf to get a response. Once your complaint is logged, you will receive email updates and can log in to monitor the status of your complaint.

To better protect yourself against credit discrimination – or from pursuing credit products that aren’t right for you: Learn about the various features and downsides of the credit product you want. Research current interest rates and compare products from several lenders.

Creditors make decisions based on your credit history, so make sure there are no mistakes or missing items in your credit reports.

Be sure you understand the rates and fees you’ll pay over the long run and ask whether they could change in the future. If a creditor doesn’t want to answer your questions, this could be a bad sign.

Don’t let lenders make you feel rushed or unnecessarily delay action on your application.

Bottom line: Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure the credit product is right for your needs – both today and down the road.

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

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