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Thursday, July 23, 2015

“Dinosaurs – Are They Really Extinct?”

Bryce Canyon Celebrates 6th Annual Geology Festival July 31 & August 1, 2015 BRYCE CANYON N.P. Have you ever seen a living dinosaur? You might be surprised! If dinosaurs were ‘cold-blooded’ would you expect to find a dinosaur skeleton in Antarctica? Have you ever wondered how the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon formed?

Those questions, plus many more will be answered at the festival held at Bryce Canyon National Park on July 31st and August 1st. Please join us for two days of fun family activities learning about dinosaurs; the geology of Utah’s public

lands, and how Bryce Canyon N.P. was formed – why it is not a “real canyon”!

Enjoy guided hikes and talks and attend our special evening programs with guest speakers Drs. Jam Kirkland of the Utah Geological Survey and Jennifer Hargrave of Southern Utah University. Daily activities begin at 8:30 a.m. each morning and conclude with the hour-long evening program at the Bryce Canyon Lodge Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Many different fossils will be on dis-

play at the Visitor Center patio area from 10:00 a.m. – 3: p.m. each day. A special thanks to our many partners for participating in this special event.

For a complete schedule of the daily events, go to the park website at http://www. nps.gov/brca/geofest.htm, and download the Geology Festival brochure, or call 435-8345322. Brochures will also be available each day at the Visitor Center and Shuttle Stations located in Bryce Canyon City.

—National Park Service

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Forest Service Crews Protect the “Pando” LOA - The Trail and Project crews on the Fremont River Ranger District just rerouted 0.36 miles of the Lakeshore National Recreation Trail around the Pando Clone enclosure in the Fish Lake Basin. The Pando Clone is an aspen stand that is considered the “largest living organism in the world.” The reroute begins at the south end of Doctor Creek Campground and skirts the northwest side of Coots Slough. Specialists with the Fishlake National Forest will continue their ongoing research and study of the clone to evaluate the source of regeneration failure and restore portions of the clone. You won’t want to miss hiking or biking along the trail to see this iconic resource. As a bonus, you’ll also be rewarded with beautiful views of Fish Lake. The trail is open to the public and is maintained by the Fremont River Ranger District. For additional information, you can contact them at 435.836.2800.

The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

—U.S. Forest Service

Lightning Caused Fires-Role in Dixie National Forest’s Health CEDAR CITY - It is that time of year when smoke from wildfires may be seen on the Dixie National Forest. As the thunderstorms and monsoon weather patterns develop this brings a chance for lightning to ignite fires on the Forest.

Fires that threaten life, property and important natural and cultural resources will be put out as safely and quickly as possible. However, fire managers consider each fire start on a case by case basis, whether the fire should be suppressed or if it can be managed to play its natural role in the ecosystem and achieve forest management objectives.

Many landscapes across the forest are ecologically out of balance. When the conditions are right, fire is one way to help restore the balance across the landscape so the area can

become more resilient to future threats.

The forest ecosystems depend on periodic fires to maintain habitats. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant and wildlife diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material. Fire suppression is not always the answer as this can create unnatural levels of fuel buildup that is difficult to manage safely and can create more damaging fires in the future. “Forest managers use different types of treatments in forest management activities to maintain or restore ecosystem health; however in a fire dependent ecosystem there is truly no substitute for the benefits provided from a fire, “ said Keith Adams, Forest Fuels Specialist. “Fire removes natural annual accumulations

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of leaves and needles, grasses, shrubs, brush, limbs, branches and dead downed logs that increase fire spread and intensity. Fire also cleans up residual slash and debris from forest activities such as firewood cutting, post/pole gathering, logging and road maintenance that contribute to fuel accumulations” said Adams.

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Photos show Pando Clone area in the Fish Lake Basin before and after enclosure project to protect the aspen clone.

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Search & Rescue in Robber's Roost Canyon

WAYNE COUNTY - On Sunday, July 19, 2015, at approximately 3:00pm, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue were called to assist in rescuing a 29yr. old male, Stephen Cluff of Provo.

A group of 3 were in the canyon hiking and rappelling.

Saturday morning the hiker’s arrived at the end of North Fork in Robber’s Roost Canyon, they found that they were unable to exit at the intended spot because it included a free solo climb that was higher and more difficult than expected, stated a friend, Michael Niel-

son of Lehi. They had to spend the night in the canyon and hiked out Sunday morning, where they knew of another exit.

However, at this point the hiker’s had run out of water.

Cluff had told his friends that he was very weak, and was complaining of dizziness, tunnel vision, shakiness, tiredness, dehydration, and mentioned that he thought he might be having heart palpitations. Nielson and another hiker left to go call for help around 1pm, leaving Cluff in a Shady spot.

At 5:00pm Wayne County

Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue had made contact with Nielson and Rescue operations began with the assistance of the Utah Department of Public Safety Helicopter. The helicopter started flying the canyon to see if they could locate Cluff.

At approximately 6:54pm, the DPS helicopter spotted Cluff walking along a fence line.

Cluff was cleared by Wayne County EMS, with no life threatening medical problems.

—Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Shareholders Meet to Discuss Future of Wide Hollow Reservoir Photos Courtesy Harriet Priska

Participants and supporters of the 4K for cancer.

ESCALANTE - July 16th found bicycle riders passing through to raise funds for the Ulman Foundation. The 4K for Cancer is a program of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults which is a non-profit organization that changes lives by creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, as they fight cancer and embrace survivorship.

Many riders dedicated their ride to friends and family members who have struggled with Cancer. David Hiscock from Ontario was their inspiration as well, as they learned of his tragic fall during a charity cycling ride on July 29, 2013 which left him totally paralyzed from the neck down.

Thank yous go out to Dennis and Dana Waggoner and Steve Roberts of the Escalante Outfitters for a wonderful pancake breakfast, and to the Circle D restaurant for the sack lunches to help support these riders.

—Harriet Priska

REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA

THURS. JULY 23 - WED. JULY 29 SUMMERY...and in a good way. Sunny to mostly sunny all week and not too hot, highs in the 80s. Lows in the low to mid 50s. Possibly breezy, variable winds through week 8-14 mph. Enjoy.

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New Escalante Irrigation Company stock holders met on July 16 as a first step in developing a coordinated resource management plan to address sedimentation issues in Wide Hollow Reservoir.

ESCALANTE - A group of shareholders in the New Escalante Irrigation Company participated in a July 16 meeting to discuss resource concerns in the Wide Hollow Basin and to seek solutions to the current alarming rate of sedimentation occurring in Wide Hollow Reservoir west of Escalante.

Escalante’s Wide Hollow Dam was reconstructed in 2011 after being rated by

the Utah State Engineer as a high hazard dam. $8 million in funding was provided by the State of Utah and $5.5 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for completion of the project, which included provisions for safety and increased storage capacity by raising the level of the dam.

Following storms and flash flooding in 2013, however, it became apparent that the water company’s storage

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men.

True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.

—Ernest Hemingway

capacity is at risk due to continuing sedimentation from upstream areas. It was determined that about 90% of the sediment deposited in the reservoir comes from a 12 square mile highly erodible drainage basin.

A January 2014 letter from NEIC to the state conservation engineer stated, “We desperately need effecWide Hollow

BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Alton Coal Lease KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Kanab Field Office is seeking public comment on the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed coal mining project in Kane County, Utah. The supplemental draft EIS analyzes potential impacts associated with a proposal to mine federal coal underlying nearly 3,600 acres of public and private land south of Alton, Utah.

The Kanab Field Office received an application from Alton Coal Development to lease Federal coal near Alton, Utah. Alton Coal Development is currently mining coal at the Coal Hollow Mine, which is located on adjacent private lands. The Alton Coal Lease Tract contains an estimated 49 million tons of recoverable coal.

The BLM released a Draft EIS for public comment in November 2011. After reviewing the 177,000 comments received expressing concerns with sensitive species (sage-grouse), air quality, wetlands, and night-sky impacts, the BLM determined that a supplemental EIS was necessary to ensure that the potential impacts of the project to these resources receives the robust analysis necessary to inform the BLM’s review of, and ultimate decision on

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tive erosion control projects on the BLM, Forest Service and private lands in that drainage to help divert and slow the floods. [NEIC] feels that sedimentation rates would be significantly reduced with the implementation of aggressive erosion control methods. The company is looking for aid in the planning and construction of these projects.”

At the meeting, farmer and shareholder Link Chynoweth summarized the situation. “Already in four years we’ve received significant amounts of sedimentation. What we need to determine are what are the on ground methods we can slow or eliminate sedimentation, and how do we pay for it,” he said.

NEIC reached out to the Canyonlands Conservation District, as well as the Escalante River Watershed Project and to Garfield County, requesting support. Each of the stakeholders has responded positively, with Garfield County declaring Wide Hollow as number one on a list of priority projects during an April 2014 work meeting.

Canyonlands Conservation District, which as a subdivision of the Utah Dept. of Agriculture has jurisdiction to work with multiple stakeholders and agencies, has spearheaded the initiative to develop was is called a “coordinated resource management plan” to address these sedimentation issues, and calling this first meeting among shareholders was part of that process.

During the meeting, ideas put forth for consideration included stabilizing headcuts, revegetating highly erodible areas, constructing check dams, construction of a coffer

dam and developing a bypass.

Also mentioned was the possibility of dredging the reservoir to increase capacity, but it was noted that dredging is extremely expensive as well as pointless if the sedimentation coming into the reservoir is not addressed.

Concerns were expressed about garnering cooperation from the BLM and Forest Service, as well as private landholders in the upstream region to move projects forward quickly. Kim Harding, secretary to the irrigation company, noted that NEIC has received letters of support from the public land stakeholders, indicating they would work to move things forward “at a good pace.” One private landholder in the region has expressed an interest in a land swap, which NEIC representatives said would be a measure that would need to be placed before the NEIC stockholder membership.

Sue Fearon, clerk for the Canyonlands Conservation District, said the next step is to gather up comments that were made at the meeting, and go back to steering committee and technical committee and, “To come up with a range options and put dollar figures to them.

And see what we can do in the way of long-term and shortterm solutions,” she said.

“So the next step in this process is more meetings,” added Link Chynoweth.

Irrigation company president Gary Harding closed the meeting by stating, “If we don’t do something within a reasonable amount of time we will lose our capacity and be at the same place we were at 5 years ago. We will have to stay at 50% usage, because we won’t have the storage,” he said.

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Stargazing Tips

by Linton Rohr

Venus and Jupiter Wrap Up Their Show The planetary duo that’s been entertaining us in the western sky the past couple months is finally leaving the stage. Their graceful dance, last week joined by the thin crescent moon, is coming to an end. Jupiter has been drifting westward since last autumn, when it began rising in the eastern pre-dawn sky. Jupiter orbits the sun very slowly – taking nearly 12 Earth years - so its gradual eastern movement is barely noticeable as the constellations shift westward with the seasons.

Venus, on the other hand, zips around the sun in only 225 Earth days. It first appeared in the west in late January, after rounding the far side of the sun and emerging from its glare. It then climbed higher and higher along the ecliptic, until it reached its point of greatest elongation, when it appeared to reverse course and began moving lower (westward, or retrograde orbit) every night.

To grasp what’s really happening, I like to visualize the sun (as if I could see through the Earth) after it’s set, and imagine in 3D the circular orbital path of Venus passing between Earth and the Sun. Its orbit makes it appear to swing out to our upper left (along the ecliptic) and then back to our lower right, somewhat like a slow-motion pendulum.

I’m amazed that it’s still so bright, since it’s actually a waning crescent when viewed in a telescope. This is because it’s turning its night side towards Earth, as it rounds the near arc of its orbit, to pass between Earth and the sun. By August 1, it will be less than 10% illuminated. But all the while, it grows closer and closer to Earth.

The same applies to Mercury. The two inner planets never cross our entire sky, but only make half loops up from the horizon - alternately in the east before dawn and the west after sunset. Venus is always much brighter. It’s ‘only’ about 35 million miles from us, as opposed to 70 million for Mercury. Venus is also somewhat larger and is covered with dense, highly reflective clouds.

Our moon, Luna, has been growing more illuminated

by Sol, our sun, and will be full on July 31. It was already full once this month, on the 2nd, so we’re having a somewhat rare second one – sometimes referred to as a “blue moon”.

We often enjoy a moonlit drive through Capital Reef an evening or two before the full moon, when it’s rising before sunset. That way it’s already up high enough to light up the Navajo sandstone, which creates a wonderfully magical scene. Since this column is being read in Garfield County too – I hope! – I’m imagining the scene from Head of the Rocks or The Hogsback. We may be making that moonlight drive soon!

For questions or comments: lintonius@scinternet.net

Microsoft “MVP” Awarded to June Blender Rogers of Escalante ESCALANTE - Microsoft Corporation presented its prestigious Most Valuable Professional (MVP) 2015 Award to Escalante resident June Blender for her “outstanding contributions” to PowerShell technical communities during the past year. June joins an auspicious group of 80+ technical leaders worldwide whose contributions are recognized by Microsoft.

The MVP designation is only awarded to people who work outside Microsoft, so it wasn't until October of 2014, when June, after 18 years with Microsoft, left to join SAPIEN Technologies, and thus became eligible for the award. June is one of just three Micosoft MVPs based in Utah and the only Windows PowerShell MVP in Utah. She is one of only three women to be given this honor.

June and her husband Ron Rogers bought a house in Escalante in 2003. She has worked full-time by telecommuting since 2010. “This is my home” she said, and I intend to stay “forever.”

—Gwendolyn Zeta

Escalante Dental Clinic Welcomes Scott Chavez ESCALANTE - The Escalante Dental Clinic would like to welcome Scott Chavez, DMD. Scott is looking forward to building this new practice in Garfield and Wayne Counties. Scott Chavez grew up in Panaca, Nevada, served an LDS mission in Tallahassee Florida, and graduated dental school from UNLV School of Dental Medicine in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Chavez is married to his lovely wife, Heidi, and they have three beautiful kids. He enjoys spending time with his family, as well as being outdoors, playing sports, drawing, and woodworking.

Please contact our office if you would like to meet Dr. Chavez and take care of your dental needs. 435-826-4333 —Gina Flanagan, Wayne Community Health Center

USDA Announces Conservation Incentives for Working Grass, Range and Pasture Lands WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that beginning Sept. 1, farmers and ranchers can apply for financial assistance to help conserve working grasslands, rangeland and pastureland while maintaining the areas as livestock grazing lands.

The initiative is part of the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), a federally funded program that for 30 years has assisted agricultural producers with the cost of restoring, enhancing and protecting certain grasses, shrubs and trees to improve water quality, prevent soil erosion and reduce loss of wildlife habitat. In return, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides participants with rental payments and cost-share assistance. CRP has helped farmers and ranchers prevent more than 8 billion tons of soil from eroding, reduce nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to cropland by 95 and 85 percent respectively, and even sequester 43 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equal to taking 8 million cars off the road.

“A record 400 million acres and 600,000 producers and landowners are currently enrolled in USDA’s conservation programs. The Conservation Reserve Program has been one of the most successful conservation programs in the history of the country, and we are pleased to begin these grasslands incentives as we celebrate the program’s 30th year,” said Vilsack. “This is another great example of how agricultural production can work hand in hand with efforts to improve the environment and increase wildlife habitat.”

The CRP-Grasslands initiative will provide participants who establish long-term, resource-conserving covers with annual rental payments up to 75 percent of the grazing value of the land. Cost-share

assistance also is available for up to 50 percent of the covers and other practices, such as cross fencing to support rotational grazing or improving pasture cover to benefit pollinators or other wildlife.

Participants may still conduct common grazing practices, produce hay, mow, or harvest for seed production, conduct fire rehabilitation, and construct firebreaks and fences.

With the publication of the CRP regulation today, the Farm Service Agency will accept applications on an ongoing basis beginning Sept.

1, 2015, with those applications scored against published ranking criteria, and approved based on the competiveness of the offer. The ranking period will occur at least once per year and be announced at least 30 days prior to its start. The end of the first ranking period will be Nov. 20, 2015.

Later this week, USDA will also announce state-bystate allotments for the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE). Through SAFE, also a CRP initiative, up to 400,000 acres of additional agricultural land across 37 states will be eligible for wildlife habitat restoration funding. The additional acres are part of an earlier CRP wildlife habitat announcement made

by Secretary Vilsack. Currently, more than 1 million acres, representing 98 projects, are enrolled in SAFE. To learn more about participating in CRP-Grasslands or SAFE, visit www.fsa.usda. gov/crp or consult with the local Farm Service Agency county office. To locate a nearby Farm Service Agency office, visit http://offices.usda. gov. To learn more about the 30th anniversary of CRP, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/CRPis30 or follow on Twitter using #CRPis30.

—USDA

July 23, 2015

Op - Ed Vibrant Small Towns Embrace Art and Self-Expression

by John Crabtree

Pablo Picasso said the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. And if you look in small towns and rural places you will find art and cultural expression in the most unlikely of places. Small towns develop art and cultural experiences to encourage tourism and create local economic opportunities, certainly. But they also recognize that successful efforts to revitalize their communities and mainstreets depend on something deeper than simple economics.

No matter their size, thriving communities have an inner vibrancy, an ability to lift their eyes to the horizon, to hope, to dream, and to act upon those dreams. For instance, the Wormfarm Institute created a 50 mile art detour across the hills of Sauk County, WI, attracting thousands of visitors to view temporary art. In Green River, UT, painting window murals on vacant buildings helped get the ball rolling on mainstreet revitalization.

In Nebraska, four communities are collaborating to create community-based art and cultural experiences that will not only display their vibrancy, but nurture it as well. Facilitated by the Center for Rural Affairs, the Byway of Art project demonstrates the power of art and self-expression in the future of their communities, and the courage to step outside the lines and consider how their communities can find unique ways to create a better, richer, more rewarding future.

Keep an eye on the Byway of Art communities, they will have something beautiful, and powerful, to show us all in the coming year.

John Crabtree, johnc@cfra.org, works for the Center for Rural Affairs. Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

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sion objectives to date and is currently managing a lightning caused fire for ecosystem restoration objectives on the Escalante Ranger District. This fire is burning in the Buck Flat area near Posey Lake in ponderosa pine and scattered pinyon and juniper. Smoke will be visible in this area for several days to weeks depending on the weather.

As a reminder to prevent human caused fires, fireworks, exploding targets, and other pyrotechnic devices are prohibited on national forest lands year-round, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Campfires should always be attended to and be

“dead out” before leaving the area. Care should be taken with all ignition sources examples include: cigarettes, matches, dragging chains, and sparks from chainsaws or off highway vehicles. If you see smoke in areas other than the Buck Flat area, while on the Forest, report it by calling Color Country Interagency Fire Center at 435-865-4600 or 911.

Stay connected, visit the Dixie National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/dixie, like us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/usfsdnf, and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usfsdnf for the latest information.

—U.S. Forest Service

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Benefit Planned for Holt Family of Torrey

A Night of Music Planned for August 2 to Support Family After House Fire TORREY - Plans are underway for a benefit program to help Rick and Deborah Holt after they had a devestating fire in their home on June 30, 2015. You may not be familiar with Rick and Deborah Holt, as they lived in Salt Lake City where they worked and raised their family. Both of them had just retired and were excited to move back to Torrey where Ricks family has roots that had been growing since 1869.

Ricks ancestory, the Holts and the Pectols, were instrumental in establishing and settling Torrey. The Pectol family built the 1st "Chuckwagon" store, which has been a landmark for

years on main street of Torrey. Rick was also wanting to restore their old pioneer home where his dad was raised with four sibilings to the parents of Claude Holt and Leona Pectol Holt. Rick and Deborah love the quiet country life that Torrey has to offer. They sold their home in Salt Lake and moved down with all their possesions to Torrey last fall.

A night of music is being planned for Sunday, August 2,2015 at 5:00 P.M. at the "Big Apple" to raise money to help replace the things they lost in the fire.

The "Adapters" will play along with Lyndsey Shelars

violin students, also"Rough around the Edges", Dudley Elliot, and Jeff Chappell and family will be playing for your enjoyment. A quilt made by Kalene Chavis will be raffled off during the program. So please open up your hearts and wallets and purses and come and help this family.

They need your help. If you can't come to the program and would like to donate to their cause, an account has been set up at the Cache Valley Bank in Loa. Thank you all for your generosity.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS —Janet Hansen

Alton Coal Lease

nificant long-term impact on the species being protected.”

The BLM will consider all information received during the upcoming public comment period as it undertakes this evaluation.

Additional information about the proposed project is included in the supplemental draft EIS that can be found online at: http://www.blm.gov/ ut/st/en/fo/kanab.html.

Written comments will be accepted until Aug. 11, 2015. Please note that the most useful comments are those that contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments should be as specific as possible. Comments that contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. Please reference “Alton Coal Lease SDEIS” when submitting comments.

Written comments may be mailed, emailed, or faxed using the following: Mail Bureau of Land Management Attn: Keith Rigtrup Kanab Field Office 669 South Highway 89 A Kanab, UT 84741 Email ut_kanab_altoncoal@ blm.gov Fax

(435)644-1299 Attn: Keith Rigtrup Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. The BLM will not consider anonymous comments. All submissions from organizations and businesses, and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, will be available for public inspection in their entirety.

For further project-specific information, please contact Keith Rigtrup at (435)8653063. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-8778339 FREE to leave a message or question with the above individual. The FIRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.

—Bureau of Land Management

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Alton Coal Development’s application. Preparation of the supplemental document began in July 2012.

The BLM worked with Federal, State, and county partners in developing the Supplemental Draft EIS to address these concerns and identify additional design features and mitigation measures, such as establishing a lumens cap and requiring off-site mitigation for sage grouse habitat impacts. The Supplement Draft EIS evaluates the impacts of four alternatives— three action alternatives and a no action alternative—and does not identify a preferred alternative.

The Supplemental Draft EIS also explains the BLM’s determination that the Alton Coal Lease Tract is unsuitable for surface mining under Coal Unsuitability Criterion 15 (43 CFR 3461.5(o)) based on the presence of sage-grouse leks and priority habitat on and around the proposed lease tract. The BLM is continuing to evaluate the tract for leasing, however, because Criterion 15 also provides that a lease may be issued “if, after consultation with the state, the surface management agency determines that all or certain stipulated methods of coal mining will not have a sig-

Looking for a great way to spend a summer evening?

Join us for the Saturday Sunset Series!

SATURDAY SUNSET SERIES

The Entrada Institute presents a program by

Steve Taylor

The Black Hawk Indian War

Steve Taylor is a local historian specializing in the early history of the Fremont River communities. He lives in Fremont, UT on a small farm where he teaches a weekly history class in his home. He has been a speaker at Entrada’s Saturday Sunset series and numerous other local and regional events.

Steve will be discussing topics related to the history of the Black Hawk Indian War.

Who:

Everyone is welcome!

What:

Presentation

When:

Saturday, July 25, 2015 7:30-8:30PM

Where: Robber’s Roost Bookstore, Highway 24 in Torrey, UT Cost?

This series is FREE and open to the public.

Supported by the Wayne County Travel Council at www.capitolreef.travel Donations assist in funding our programming are greatly appreciated.

For more information, go to http://www.entradainstitute.org

Golf for a Good Cause Join Garfield Memorial Hospital Foundation for our

4th Annual “Links for Life” Scramble Golf Tournament

at Cove View Golf Course in Richfield, Utah Friday, July 31, 2015. Tee-time: 8:30 am. $200.00 per team, 4 players per team. Limited to the first 18 teams to register.

The cost to sponsor a hole is $250.

To register a team or to sponsor a hole: contact Bob Lowe, (h) 435.735.4405 or (c) 714.501.5884 or Lynne Neilson, 435.676.1262 email: lynne.neilson@imail.org All proceeds go to Garfield Memorial Hospital to purchase and update vital medical equipment, instruments and furnishings

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& Summer Programs MS Office 365 License for All District Students

Summer Reading with Super Heroes

Garfield County School District recently purchased a site license for Microsoft Office 365 for faculty and students. The purchase will help to relieve some of the stress of schoolwork by providing the software tools students will utilize on a daily basis. Students will receive a complete version of the latest Microsoft Office for free. Which means all students in the District will have access to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote beginning in August 2015. Your student will have everything he or she needs to create, edit, and share documents for as long as they are students in the District. Students will be able to install Microsoft Office on 5 compatible PCs and Macs, plus 5 tablets. Student will also be able to install the software on their own personal computers.

We want to continue to provide the students with the resources they need in the classroom to be successful in our District. Students will receive additional information when they begin school in August. We are excited about the additional access and opportunities this purchase will provide to the students.

—Ben Dalton, Superintendent

Wayne High School Sports Signups Students planning on participating in any sports this year at Wayne High School will need to register at www.registermyathlete.com. Parents will need to go to the register my athlete web site and register their athlete(s) that plan on participating in Wayne High School sports for the 20152016 school year. Also students need to receive a physical and turn the physical into their respective coach before the tryout date(s). For example if you are planning on participating in baseball, cross country, football, or volleyball your registration and physical form will need to be completed and the physical form given to your coach before the tryout dates. If you plan on participating in more than one sport such as a fall sport and a winter sport, the registration process may be completed all at the same time.

If you have any questions please contact Heidi Woolsey at Wayne High School, 435-425-3411 or Heidi.woolsey@waynesd.org —Heidi Woolsey

Wayne School District Taxation Efforts On Monday, July 20, 2015, Supt. Torgerson and Members of the Wayne School Board met with Wayne County Commissioners to inform them of their proposed School District tax increases. This meeting was to formally present and garner support for this important tax effort.

Wayne School District is experiencing a significant student enrollment decline and has officially declared a tax increase to help replace funding loss partially caused by lower student numbers. Student enrollment has dropped by 80 students since 2010, or 15% of the student population in the district. This decline has had significant impact on school

funding and academic programs. School officials have restructured teacher schedules to cover vacancies in the secondary schools rather than rehire new positions in an effort to help relieve the serious financial problems the District is facing for the 2015-2016 school year.

The tax proposals outlined by the Board will help relieve some of these financial obligations and hopefully help restore programs and positions for next school year. The Board is proposing a tax levy increase in the Capital Local Levy and also expecting to increase revenue through a Voted Board Levy. These increases will not completely re-

solve District funding issues, but will help in continuing to provide the best education possible for District students.

A “Truth-in-Taxation” hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Wayne School District Office auditorium. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this information meeting regarding the proposed tax increases. More information can be found on the School District Web site and other venues will be provided in order to help patrons understand these proposed increases.

—Burke Torgerson, Superintendent

Courtesy Faun Jackson

The Tri-County Bookmobile and Utah State Extension Service/ 4-H joined forces to create a fun SUPERHERO party on July 7th. Due to inclement weather we had to bring the party inside the District Office Building and with some help of amazing, creative people, it work out beautifully! There were seven stations of fun for the kids to rotate around. Mary Sorenson played a “Kryptonite Disposer Race” which turned into some pretty heated races! Paige Cook was in the kitchen whipping up “HULK juice” that was full of vitamins to help the children “Hulk” up! Paula Pace was in the library reading some great stories to the children. We are so fortunate to have Paula as our story-teller; she is simply the best.

Other games included Spidey-Sense Obstacle Course, Pass the SUPER POWER, SUPER Scooters and Bean Bag ATTACK! Photos were taken of the kids flying over a city which turned out really fun and our Super-Hero cutouts were available for photos. It was a surprise to the children when they looked out the back window to see Batman’s car and a few took photos with it!

Everything turned out great thanks to many wonderful people… Jaden Blackburn, Addie Grundy, Ty Hilton, Alexis DeBoir, Julie Jeffery, Paige Cook, Kamryn Hakala, Kenzie Jeffery, CJ Torgerson CJ Rodrick,Vince Peterson, West Saunders, Drew Faddis, Jessie Jeffery. Larene Reynolds, GaeLynn Peterson, Mary Sorenson. We’d like to thank Royals, Brian Auto and Blackburn’s for their contributions for the event. Bookmobile is cooperative agreement between the County and Department of Heritage and Arts / State Library Division.

—Faun Jackson

Photos Courtesy Faun Jackson

WCGYB Goes to Las Vegas Grand Opening LAS VEGAS - The second tournament Wayne County Girls Youth Basketball team traveled to was the Las Vegas Grand Opening. They competed in the varsity girls tournament where they started out strong taking on the Las Vegas Showgirlz. They worked hard with Courtney Jackson leading the way with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals. Hannah Morrill, a 5'10" incoming freshman added 5 defense rebounds, 3 offensive rebounds, and 6 points. Although the two posts came out strong and the team worked hard, WCGYB lost to the Showgirlz by 15 points. (Las Vegas Showgirlz 47- WCGYB 32) The second game of the tournament, the young Wayne team came out quicker, Kassidy Ellett came out confident leading the way with 2 steals, 3 assists, and 2 points that helped the young team pull ahead by 10 in the first 5 minutes before taking an elbow to the face and breaking her nose which sidelined the quick point guard the rest of the game. Samantha Crane, daughter of Jordan and Lisa Crane, stepped up

handling the ball and adding 9 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists to help stay ahead until the last 3 minutes where the Nevada Edge pulled ahead and won by 6 points. Sierra Blackburn stepped up having a huge defensive presence with 3 steals. (Nevada Edge 37-WCGYB 31) The girls took on The Arizona Rebels team their last game, learning from their two earlier Las Vegas Varsity games, they started to ease into a stronger offensive pace with Kassidy Ellett hitting three 3 pointers to lead the Wayne team with 13 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals. The two teams battled it out each taking turns leading throughout the game with the Rebels finally pulling ahead by 3 in the last minute. (Arizona Rebels Black 36 - WCGYB 33) Thank you to our sponsor of this tournament:

IWEBCONN —Jacqueline Patterson

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July 23, 2015

Wills, Trusts, and More Cohabitation Agreements

by Jeffery J. McKenna Cohabitation is a way of life that has become more common even among older couples. There are many reasons couples chose to live together rather than marry, including reducing living expenses, or not wanting to give up certain assets (i.e., social security or other retirement benefits) that may be lost if a person remarries. However, unless you define your partnership through a written legal contract known as a Cohabitation Agreement, you may be taking a great risk.

Although you may regard your partner as a family member, the law may not. As a result, your partner may not be taken care of in the manner in which you wish, or inherit your estate should you pass away. Paradoxically, the law may provide certain benefits for your partner that you had no intention of giving to him or her. It can happen that a common-law marriage arrangement can be assumed by the courts if you have a general reputation of being husband and wife. The courts have precedent to use equitable doctrines to apportion assets between cohabitants to prevent hardship and injustice.

It is far better to be proactive and to define your own partnership through a Cohabitation Agreement, a private contract between cohabitants.

It is a powerful tool for disclosing the financial and personal expectations of the relationship. It can prevent misunderstandings and legal battles. It contractually establishes the rights and obligations of the parties.

The attorney drafting the Cohabitation Agreement will outline the parties’ wishes regarding property and the possible sharing of any assets, as well as the terms of the relationship. It can cover any financial aspect of the relationship, including, but not limited to, the distribution of property in case of death or breakup, obligation for (or elimination of) financial support during the relationship or upon its dissolution, the responsibility of each party for specific debts, ownership of the principal residence upon breakup of the relationship, definition of support, custody or visitation rights for minor children, specification of health insurance coverage, determination of the right to serve as guardian/conservator in the event of incapacitation, and establishment of the right to make medical decisions. Each partner should have individual legal advice, and the contract ideally should be drawn up prior to living together.

It is important to note that there is a difference between Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements. Cohabitation Agreements are governed almost exclusively by general contract principles.

They usually are no longer valid if the parties eventually marry. A Prenuptial Agreement goes into effect only upon marriage and is binding throughout the marriage unless both parties agree to modify it.

From the viewpoint of Estate Planning, a Cohabitation Agreement can eliminate

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The Best Bug Killer

Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking with his son in Zion National Park.

concerns that your cohabitating partner may, against your desires, attempt to access your assets upon dissolution of the relationship or upon your death. Your rights and obligations would have already been set forth in your Cohabitation Agreement. Conversely, a Cohabitation Agreement can help ensure that your assets will go only to your choice of beneficiaries, which may include your cohabitating partner if you so wish.

WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona.

He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

ESSENTIALLY ESCALANTE

Tough Steak

A tobacco company sent Dave several packages of cigarettes with the explanation: "We are sending you some of our finest cigarettes. We hope you enjoy them and will want more."

After several months the tobacco company received this reply from Dave...

I got your cigarettes and soaked them in a quart of water which I sprayed on my bug-infested rose bushes. Every bug died! These cigarettes make the best poison ever!

Please send me some more next year, in case any bugs survived.

Thanks, Dr. Dave Smith

After sawing at his steak with no effect, a restaurant patron called the waiter over and complained about the tough piece of meat.

The waiter looked at the customer's plate and announced, "I am very sorry, but I can't take it back because you have already bent it."

Still Open?

Late one night I had to visit the convenience store.

Unsure that it would still be open, I called.

"What time do you close?" I asked.

There was a moment's pause. Then the clerk said, "Ten o'clock. But we start giving dirty looks at quarter to."

Evaluation Excerpts

These are excerpts from college course evaluation forms: 1. "The textbook is almost useless. I use it to kill roaches in my room."

2. "He teaches like Speedy Gonzalez on a caffeine high."

3. "Help! I've fallen asleep and I can't wake up!"

4. "The recitation instructor would make a good parking lot attendant. Tries to tell you where to go, but you can never understand him."

5. "The class is worthwhile because I need it for the degree."

6. "Textbook is confusing; someone with a knowledge of English should proofread it."

7. "Problem sets are a decoy to lure you away from potential exam material."

8. "He is one of the best teachers I have had ... He is wellorganized, presents good lectures, and creates interest in the subject. I hope my comments don't hurt his chances of getting tenure."

9. "I would sit in class and stare out the window at the squirrels. They've got a cool nest in the tree."

10. "Information was presented like a ruptured fire hosespraying in all directions - no way to stop it."

11. "I never bought the text. My $60 was better spent on the Led Zeppelin CDs that I used while doing the problem sets."

12. "The course was very thorough. What wasn't covered in class was covered on the final exam."

by Jean Bramble City council met on July 7, 2015 and included Barry Huntington in their midst.

Mark Austin was the first to offer a public comment, bringing attention to the issue the county commissioners recently raised -i.e.the State of Emergency. (See earlier issues of the Insider for more information about the State of Emergency Declaration.)

Mark said that Escalante businesses and employment have been healthy and growing and that a big “disconnect” between how the town is actually doing and the message being sent to potential business owners is not good for a community that wishes to develop economically.

He asked that the city council be more sensitive to and aware of this issue. Elaine Lott spoke, seeking follow-up information on water concerns from the last meeting: RV hook-ups at private residences, vacuum attachments for exterior culinary water, and communication within the community about these issues. Guy Graham replied that the State of Utah report on drinking water that also covers potential problems and how to handle them is available to read. Blaine Porter will be checking exterior faucets for suitability and presence of attachments that protect culinary water. Andre Yazdi asked for information about the list of candidates running in the 2016 city council election. After a moment of silence among the council, Stephanie Steed indicated that the slate of candidates would be in the next issue of the Insider.

Marlene Stowe, liaison to Planning and Zoning, reported that, per her reading of the city and county ordinances, an authorized visiting RV at a private Escalante home may receive water service for a maximum of 30 days. An application to Planning and Zoning is reportedly neces-

sary for an RV guest. Electric service is not prohibited. In addition to this information, three porches were approved for Canyons of the Escalate RV Park, as was a new home and detached garage for Cate Vining.

City council reclassified city treasurer Stephanie Steed and city recorder Debbie Allen to deputy treasurer and deputy recorder due to potential conflict of interest in the upcoming August primary and November elections. The Annexation Petition covering land east of town in the vicinity of the cemetery and Hole in the Rock Museum was approved. Dave Treanor, who requested authorization to put horses on property that lines Main Street, listened to a discussion of the nuisance ordinances, tourist attractions and the need to check with neighbors and was told that his request would be placed on the formal agenda at the next meeting. He will then need to apply for a conditional use permit.

Department and council Reports included plans to open the splash pad on the 24th and post a small charge for its use so as not to compete with other attractions. Larry Barnes, who regularly attends Planning and Zoning, will be recommended as an alternate for that committee. Thanks were given to those who spearheaded the 4th of July celebration. Mayor Taylor reported that the State of Utah was considering building a new penal facility in Es-

calante. This would bring in 50 to 75 more jobs. (Note: word on the street since this announcement is that this consideration has been tabled.

Contact Mayor Taylor for further information.) Greg Allen warned the audience to expect to see activity around town - a truck with flashers. It will be consultants working to update the city’s master plan.

NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: July 21, 2015.

Bureau of Economic and Business Research Report Earlier this year the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) reported that tourism is important to Utah’s economy as a whole but is particularly important to economies of rural counties across the state. “The major takeaway from this study is even though tourism spending and tax revenue are both higher along the Wasatch Front, tourism plays a far more significant comparative role in Utah’s rural economies,” said Natalie Gochnour, associate dean at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. Thirteen percent of private jobs are supported by tourism in the rural counties vs. only 5 % in urban cities. Tourism brought $6.4 billion into Utah in 2013. For more information, a podcast is available at the David Eccles School of Business website or at eccles.link/utah-tourism under the heading “Tourism Data and Current Research.

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The Airport Garage

Wayne was returning home from a business trip, bags in hand, and slowly making his way to his vehicle in the crowded airport garage.

Suddenly a large dark car screeched to a stop in front of Wayne, and the driver pointed menacingly at him. "Get in," the driver ordered. "I'll take you to your car."

Startled, Wayne took a step backward. "Ah ... no thanks," he answered. "I can get there myself."

"No!" the man barked back as he threw open his passenger side door. "Get In!" Wayne's eyes now darted around the garage, hoping to find a security guard.

Just then, the driver's face softened. "Please," he said, "I've been driving up and down for two hours. I can't find a space to park and I want yours."

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah July 15, 2015 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday July 14, 2015 Receipts: 358. Last Week: 341. Last Year: 308.

Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: Lightly tested, trended higher. Holstein Steers: no comparison. Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: mostly steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs pkg 386.00; 300-350 lbs 350.00-360.00; 350-400 lbs 306.50-311.50; 400-450 lbs 292.50-310.00; 450-500 lbs 260.00-289.00; 500-550 lbs scarce; 550-600 lbs 229.50240.00; 600-650 lbs 220.00248.50; 650-700 lbs scarce; 700-750 lbs 211.00-228.00; 750-800 lbs 205.00-215.00; 800-850 lbs 190.00-200.00; 850-900 lbs 192.50-196.00; 900-950 lbs 187.00-192.50; 950-1000 lbs 172.50-185.00.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 155.00-180.00; 500-700 lbs 124.00-140.00; 700-900 lbs 114.00-138.00; 900-1100 scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs pkg 310.00; 400450 lbs pkg 282.50; 450500 lbs 240.00-257.50; 500550 lbs scarce; 550-600 lbs 230.00-250.00; 600-650 lbs 215.00-232.50; 650-700 lbs 197.50-208.00; 700-750 lbs 180.00-205.00; 750-800 lbs 190.00-203.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 189.50; 850-900 lbs pkg 192.00; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Heiferettes: scarce.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 99.00104.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 102.00-112.00; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 96.00-100.00.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2200 lbs 122.00-136.50; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs 124.00-126.00; 1500-2200 lbs 125.00-133.00; Feeder Bulls: 900-1100 lbs 152.00-170.00.

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

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OBITUARIES Vaunie Richins

ESCALANTE - Vaunie Griffin Richins, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2015 in Panguitch with her loving family by her side. She was born July 29, 1928 to Alburn and Neoma Schow Griffin in Escalante, Utah. She married Marland Luman Richins Jr. February 12, 1948 in Elko, NV. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.

He preceded her in death on April 1, 2004.

All through her life Vaunie contributed to her family, church and community through a variety of callings and services that she was dedicated and passionate about.

She enjoyed the outdoors, family reunions and activities that involved spending time with family and friends. She looked forward to the everyday visits with her brothers, and anyone who came along.

Vaunie worked many years as a beautician and was well liked by anyone she came in contact with. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children: David Lorin (Becky) Richins, Pine, AZ; Marla Vauneen (Terry) Olsen, Escalante; daughter-in-law, Diane Richins, Escalante;, step-daughter, Norma Jo (Larry) Thraillkill, CA; 10 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Delane Griffin, Gene (Thais) Griffin, and Lynn (Judy) Griffin, Wade Griffin, Sheral Griffin.

Also preceded in death by her parents; son, Melvin Curtis "Curt" Richins; Brother, Cecil; Sister, Flo; sister-in-law, Leah Griffin.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 17, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Escalante 2nd Ward Chapel, where friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Escalante Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

July 28th Grilled ham & cheese Chips Relish tray Peaches Choc. chip cookie

Wed. July 29th Donna's Famous turkey casserole Roll Carrots Pumpkin cake

Thurs.

July 30th Tacos Beans Salad bar Mandarin oranges Oatmeal yummy bake

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

HARSHAD P. DESAI as Panguitch City Council member (your public servant) – why ? – (1) Panguitch City Airport – I was there only once in 23 years. It was primarily (a) for political cronies to reach faster to Salt Lake city but we have no state cronies in Panguitch area now. (b) it was for medical helicopters (Garfield hospital to Panguitch Airport in ambulance and Panguitch Airport to SLC or St. George by helicopter). But Garfield Hospital has helicopter pad. (c ) City cronies to play hooky like “I am going to airport. I will be back”.

Panguitch Airport is one of 600 useless / inefficient airports in USA (wastage of money, read FAA audit reports). Bottom line – what do you get out of it ? (2) Panguitch City (CCC Arena) has lost it’s health license for >3 years. Ask any private restaurant owner how long would it take to be in compliance to stay open (compliance). Why is there nothing much on record ? Who is discussing what, with whom, where ? (3) Swimming pool issue is in >50 Panguitch city Council minutes (meaning >25 city council members over >15 years). How pathetic is this ? (4) Panguitch City Economic Development Chairman / Mayor (Mr. Eric Houston) took local monogamous entourage to Colorado (to study tourism) twice (>$10,000 ?). OK. Where is the fruit ? Colorado tourism is up by >300% because of Marijuana legalization (>$15 billion sales in first quarter of 2015). (5) Last weekend of June, 2015 (Rodeo- bleechers) at CCC arena, Marianna Inn got 6 cancellations. Reason (per reservists) – “AC / Heating system at CCC arena (>$2 million baby) is not working. Too hot for horses to be in open -----.”

How long does it take if AC / Heater doesn’t work in hiding room of city office cronies ? (6) Public money means service + assets. We bought Alaska from Russia and Louisiana from France. Panguitch maintenance guys are driving 1970s trucks where Garfield County put one year old trucks on sale.

Panguitch assets – CCC arena (>$2 million baby), Air port, Baseball Diamond (>$2 million baby), Fire House (Taj Mahal for <50% requirement), and 1970’s trucks for maintenance guys. (7) State law – City and county employees’ change in compensation (raise, bonus, health plan, dental, 401K, Pension, etc.) must be discussed in open city council / county commission meeting and must have approval / disapproval by majority votes. We have Richard Nixon style – “I am the law”. Folks what we have is a cesspool infested with bacteria and viruses having developed culture of “You scratch our back and we scratch your’s when you get an itch. Hell with laws, transparency, public, etc.”. In Africa there is a unique variety of rats whose saliva contains complex alcohol. The rats eat away flesh of sleeping victim who does not feel pain for hours (until morning). Cesspool cannot be expected to be a swimming pool stocking it with more bacteria & viruses but needs Chlorine. When a cat walks, all rats get alerted. This is good for resident. In Escalante, law enforcement service was of wild animal type, most in Escalante knew it but remained chicken (slept on it) until it blew up. I am not looking for $60 / 2-4 hour meeting job but would be true service to you (public) – Records, public knowledge, transparency, accountability, efficiency, exposure of bad apples in the system, etc. Lack of knowledge is expensive / wasteful (Public elected Richard Nixon, a crook, for his second term with landslide, George W. Bush, a bully, dragged us in Iraq war, etc.). I am not asking for your vote for my personal gain but for your good what you deserve. Panguitch City population – 1500 in 1992 and 1500 in 2015. Where did your kids / grand kids go ?

This public service / volunteerism of high value is paid by HARSHAD P. DESAI.

July 23, 2015

FYI PANGUITCH

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The two day Fiddlers Concert was really something! I so enjoy their music, the Railroad man did his thing again this year and sang the Folsom Prison song and if you closed your eyes you would of thought that Johnny Cash was there. My favorite of course was our own Cheryl Church singing a Patsy Cline song, Patsy never sounded that good. We live in a wonderful time; we have so many things that make our lives better, except music. There was never a more prolific song than “When the music died,” can you even think of one classical song in the last 30 years that you can sing along with? The Fiddlers bring tears to my eyes with these tunes of yesterday, the words just pop into my brain and you can just sing along.

They did a number Friday night on Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address that was really moving. I did not see one elected official was at either performance.

Tammy Bennett’s FCCLA gang again struck gold at Nationals this year. They came away with 4 golds and 6 silvers medals, competing against over 5,000 students from all over the country.

What a wonderful experience for these young people, Nationals were in Washington, DC this year. They couldn’t have picked a better time to be there than over the 4th of July, they were there for the fireworks and concert at the Washington Mall. Their time there was jammed with sightseeing and competition, I am sure they will remember this trip forever. Tammy has been taking the PHS FCCLA to Nationals and being competitive for such a long time. The students and the home town folks are so lucky to have teachers that are willing to go the extra mile in their jobs; to teach those that are willing to put in the effort so that they can compete at any level, either at

State or National.

Tomorrow is the 24th and the biggest celebration of the year. The 1st Ward already have their float ready and it should be in the Rose Bowl Parade, it is that good. This is the Class of 55's 60th reunion and they have a goodly number of their class coming for the parade. Have your kids ready with their candy bags, but please keep them from the middle of the road so they don’t get run over. Get your old cars, hot rods, floats and anything that rolls, shined up and ready to strut your stuff.

News from out at the Park: They are really going to town on the bike trail that runs up to Inspiration Point.

This trail starts down at the westside of Red Canyon and is completed to the Tropic Reservoir Road. They are to the turn off to Inspiration and should be to the Point by the end of the week. The trail will be about 25 miles by the time it is finished. From Red Canyon to Inspiration is up hill, so if you are smart get someone to drop you off at the top and coast all the way to Panguitch.

The other exciting thing is they have put in two giant solar panels, at the visitor center. I think that it is on line now and the center is running off the power that they generate and it will save about $40,000 a year in electrical bills. It has been put out front so the world can see what a great source of energy is being generated and these panels follow the sun, for maximum power.

NASA’s New Horizons unmanned spacecraft made a history making flyby visit to the Planet Pluto, on July 14th, coming within 7,700 feet of the Dwarf Planet. This was after a 9 ½ year travel voyage at 1 million miles a day, that covered 3 billion miles.

The space craft sent back very clear pictures of the Planet in just 4 hours, that’s how fast the speed of light is, amazing! The

pictures revealed a mountain range about 11,000 feet high and they appear to be only 100 million years old. Pluto itself is 4.5 billion years old and its moon is called Charon and it is about half the size of Pluto.

Charon has canyons that look to be 3 to 6 miles deep. By now the spacecraft New Horizons has passed Pluto and has moved on into the solar system by 10 million miles. Mind blowing stuff!

Gas prices are continuing to fall all over the country, with a national average of $2.78 with Utah at about $2.94 and a rank of 43rd. The cheapest gas in the area is out at Ruby’s at $3.19.

There are still some openings at this year's Hospital fund raiser golf tournament.

The tournament will be held up at Richfield next week, Friday on the 31st. You need to be at the course by 8:00 am in the morning, if you are a single you will be put on a team, the cost is $50:00.

The best secret in town is this year's City Council election. I believe that the primary election will be on Aug. 11 and I don’t know if you will vote by ballot or by mail. With the high cost of the voting machines, mail voting is becoming the way to go, hopefully the City will announce when the election is, so people can look into the candidates.

Times like this I wish I could come up with the words that could really describe all of the good things that Cheryl Church has done as the Main Street Manager these last 10 years. The Main Street committee was formed 17 years ago and came up with all kinds of things to bring people into Panguitch. Some of things they came up with; the Quilt Walk Festival, the Balloon Rally, the Fiddlers Fest, Taste of Panguitch, the Christmas raffle and now the ATV rally.

Cheryl has only added to the success of each one of these endeavors. She is seen many times decorating the town with corn stalks on the light post and putting flower pots around town and taking care of them, riding around town in her father's 3 wheeler bike with a water tank on the back.

Cheryl is a wonderful singer and sings when ever asked at the drop of a hat. She is also is the PHS drama coach and has brought the best out of the students that had no idea that they could sing and dance. Cheryl is retiring to spend more time with her grand children.

Thank you Cheryl for making Panguitch a better place to live in and enjoy those Grand Children, that’s the reason you have kids!

Where oh where is the summer going?

Mack O.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread.

Tues. July 28th Wed. July 29th Thurs. July 30th Fish Rice Pilaf Mixed vegetables Tropical fruit Spice cake w/ butter icing

Ravioli & meat sauce Green beans Salad bar Garlic toast Pears Choc. chip cookies

Grilled ham & cheese sand. & Chips Mac salad Beets Fresh fruit Choc. cake

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

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

Condolences to Dixie Burbidge on the passing of her dear father, Frank Swallow, of Salt Lake City. He was 97 years old and was the father to four children, grandfather to nineteen, great-grandfather to fifty-five and three more who will meet him in Heaven before they come to live with their families here. We want Dixie and her husband Mike along with their family to know that we have them in our prayers and thoughts at this time. His funeral was held on Saturday, July 18th in the Ensign Stake Center in Salt Lake.

Edith Barker had family meeting at her home for a Family Reunion. Attending this reunion were Shane & Doreen Barker of Olympia, Washington, MaryAnn and Joe Clevenger of Billings, Montana, Terry & Carolyn Barker of Torrey, Utah, David Barker of Salt Lake City, Les & Shirley Barker of Henrieville, and Wayne, Mike and Karin Barker of Henrieville. Also at the reunion wer Grandson Travis Barker of Torrey, Granddaughter Lacy Grundy, Alivia & Wade of Loa, and Jordan & Tia Barker. Other visitors included Ramona, Lisa, and Tena Copfer and Deleno and Gwen. A good time was had by everyone who attended.

The Bear Festival held on Saturday, July 18th, in Cannonville got off to a great start with dinner and the Fiddler's.

Then they got rained out.

Luckily the dinner was over before the rain but the Fiddler's had to quit before they finished their show much to the sadness of the people who were enjoying the music. Thanks to all who came out and had to run for shelter when the rain

hit with a force. It still was a great dinner and they enjoyed what music they were able to hear before the storm.

The Family of Alma & Anita Fletcher came this weekend to finish the celebration for the 50th Wedding Anniversary for Alma and Anita.

They all met at the Fletcher home and had a nice dinner and enjoyed being together to celebrate the fifty years of their parents' wonderful marriage.

In attendance were Robert, Pauline, Michael, Stephanie, and Erica and all their families. Two grandchildren were missing because they are serving missions at this time.

Anita said they were surprised when they all showed up with matching tee shirts for everyone in different shades of blue.

Each shade was for a family so they could tell who belonged to who. It was a great anniversary celebration and the Fletcher's were delighted with the time with their family.

Jacob Moss came over from Cedar City to visit with John and Ramona Morreale.

They had a nice visit.

Larry and Glenna Fletcher had David and Denise Broderick come for a visit with two of their children. They had a great visit and it is always fun to have family drop in.

Remember that the 24th of July will be celebrated on Saturday the 25th at the Tropic Town Park. On of the events planned will be the celebration of life for those 90 years old and over. It should be a great event to see. There will also be booths, games, food, parade and all the regular events taking place on this day.

The Garfield County Fair Talent Find will be held on Au-

gust 15th at 2 PM in the County Fair Building. There are cash prizes for the first three places in each age division. A hundred dollars for 1st place, $75 dollars for second place and $50 for the third place.

Age divisions are: Beginners up to 6 years of age, Junior 1 ages 7 - 9, Junior 2 ages 10 12, Intermediate 13 - 17 years of age, and senior division 18 years and older. To enter you can contact Anne Anderson at 616-5060. No entries will be accepted after Aug. 13th at 5:00 P.M.. On 1st place winners from last year can compete in the same category they won in. There is a 3 minute time limit for each entry.

Congratulations to Rozin Manning, son of Gil and Shantel Manning, on becoming an Elder and preparing for a mission. He is the grandson of Marty and Ethel Rich.

Dale and Janece Pollock attended the Baptism of granddaughter, Glade Pearson of Cedar City. She was baptized in the Tropic Ward on July 18th. Her parents are Blake and Kasey Pearson of Cedar City. Her Pearson grandparents from California came up to celebrate the even with the family.

Can't wait to get the report from Emilee Courtright about her trip to Australia and Hawaii with grandma Dorie Baugh. How fun was that for them and for Em's participation in the track events. We are looking forward to hearing all about your adventures.

Hope to see you on the 25th and Tropic Town Park and please have a great week.

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LEGAL NOTICES LOA TOWN ANNUAL DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT 2014 Loa Town Water System is pleased to be able to present its Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2014. At the present time, Loa Town water system has not had any violations and the drinking water meets or exceeds all Federal and State requirements. The EPA has determined that your water is SAFE. If you would like to see the results of the testing, stop by the Loa Town Office during the regular office hours Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 16 & 23, 2015 PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has adopted Garfield County Ordinance 2015-1 an ordinance granting to Garkane Energy Cooperative an Electric Light, Heat and Power Franchise. The complete ordinance is available for review at the office of the Garfield County Clerk, 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, Utah or online at www.garfield.utah,.gov.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 16 & 23, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE SEVENMILE-GOOSEBERRY ROAD CLOSURE Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 5 pm.

Brown Brothers Construction has resumed construction on Sevenmile-Gooseberry Road. The road closure will remain in effect until October 10, 2015. For additional information please contact Brown Brothers Construction at (435) 836-2685 or info@bbcutah.com Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JUNE 25 and JULY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, and AUGUST 6, 13, 20 & 27 and SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17 & 24, and OCTOBER 1, 2015

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Call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED Garfield County is accepting applications for parttime kitchen help at the Panguitch Senior Citizen’s Center. Working hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2015.

Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE is accepting applications to fill a vacancy for 2 Part-time Reserve Deputy positions.

Closing Date: August 3, 2015 Minimum Qualifications: • Must pass P.O.S.T. Pre-Entrance exam • Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certified Peace Officer (preferred) • High School Diploma, • Utah Resident, • Pass drug screening, • Pass criminal background check, • Pass an oral interview and written test, • Physical fitness requirements, • Displays skills and commitment to keep accurate and timely reports, • Understands and has the ability to implement investigative procedures, • People skills is a MUST...enjoys working with others, is pleasant, helpful, patient, and fair Salary depends on qualifications and experience. For more information please contact the: Wayne County Sheriff's Office 18 South Main, P.O. Box 219 Loa, Utah 84747 (435)836-1308

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WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT School Lunch Cook Wayne School District is accepting applications for a school lunch cook at Wayne High School & Wayne Middle School for the 2015-16 school year. This position will be for 16 hours per week with no benefits. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. This position will remain open until filled.

Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to reject or accept any or all applications.

8/6 PANGUITCH MAIN STREET Executive Director The Panguitch Main Street Committee is accepting applications for the position of Panguitch Main Street Executive Director. This is a contract position with no benefits. Duties will include Event Management, Volunteer recruitment and management, Non-profit management, Quick Books/Accounting, Fund Raising. Successful applicant must be energetic, creative, well organized, self-motivated and work well with diverse personalities. Person must be flexible with hours, duties are year round and may require morning, day and evening participation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Salary will be $12,000 to $15,000 per year, depending on experience. Applications are available at the Panguitch City Office, 25 S 200 E, Panguitch, UT. Applications and resumes will to be accepted at the Panguitch City Office until Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Panguitch Main Street is an equal opportunity employer.

Panguitch Main Street reserves the right to accept or reject any or all application 7/30 GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT School Bus Driver for Hatch Route Garfield School District is now accepting applications for a school bus driver for the Hatch route. This will require morning and afternoon bus driving. This is a part-time position with no benefits. Position will begin with the 201 5-2016 school year.

Required training must be completed during the summer.

SALARY: Beginning bus driver hourly rate according to the 2015-2016 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. ($17.44) QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a current CDL, required school bus driver endorsement, and training.

Must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and drug test. Applicants must work well with children.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Curtis Barney 435-231-3330 and applications packets to: Garfield County School District, PO Box 398, 145 East Center, Panguitch, UT 84759. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: July 31, 2015 5:00PM Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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SALARY: Beginning bus driver hourly rate according to the 2015-2016 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. ($17.52) QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have or willing to get a current CDL, and will be required to get a school bus driver endorsement, and complete required training. Must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and drug test. Applicants must work well with children.

APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Curtis Barney 435-676-1151 and applications packets to: Garfield County School District, PO Box 398, 145 East Center, Panguitch, UT 84759. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews.

DEADLINE: Friday, July 31 2015 at 5:00PM Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer.

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7/23 TORREY TOWN Maintenance Position The town of Torrey is taking application for full time maintenance man. Interested parties may come into the office for an application and job requirements and responsibilities. The office is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 10am until 4pm. Applicant must have CDL License and a working knowledge of water systems. The job offers insurance and retirement benefits.

Any questions can be directed to the office. Phone number 435425-3600. Job will close on August 6th.

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Practical Money Matters

Making Summer More Energy Efficient

by Nathaniel Sillin

It's expected to be a hotter summer this year, but don't confine your money-saving efforts to the thermostat.

The warm months can be the best time to focus on cutting year-round energy costs (http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/ steo/report/electricity.cfm).

Free of snow, ice and wind, it's easier to spot problems, do repairs and budget for energyefficient appliances and fix-up projects that can save considerable money in the future.

Your first step should be better tracking and analysis of the energy you buy. The most common sources of energy spending are home utilities and fuel costs for vehicles.

However, if you own a vacation home, operate a business within your residential space or have different vehicles for land or water, see if you can separate those numbers so you can more clearly identify usage patterns month to month and find ways to cut back.

Think about an energy audit. Whether you do it yourself or pay for the services of a certified professional summer is the best time to do a basement-to-rooftop energy audit (http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/professionalhome-energy-audits). Some utility companies have home energy audits online so you can see where your energy is going. Prospective homeowners might make an energy audit part of their home inspection process. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, in 2014, the average American spent 60 percent of their energy dollars heating rooms

and water. Another 16 percent goes to lighting, cooling and food refrigeration. The remainder – nearly a quarter of total home energy uses – covers all miscellaneous energy use in the house.

Then focus on the thermostat. In the summer, confine heavy air conditioning use to the hottest nights, and the rest of the time, try to set the thermostat a little higher than you do now. For example, the U.S. Energy Department says that setting your air conditioning to 78 degrees instead of 72 can save between 6-18 percent on your summer cooling bill. Before you spend money on a programmable thermostat or convert your real-time utility billing to a budget plan, note that some research questions their value (https://today. duke.edu/2015/04/autopay).

First, see how much you can save by shutting off vents and doors and drawing curtains in unused rooms and spaces. If you don't have pets, you may consider setting your thermostat significantly higher than 78 before you leave for work.

Lights out. We've all been admonished to turn off the lights when we leave a room, but there are other things we can do to capture random, or “vampire,” energy waste. Sensors, dimmers and timers can reduce lighting use, and installing power strips can keep computers, microwaves, cable boxes, DVRs and high-end TV sets from sucking energy even when they're not turned on. Unplugging between uses works too. Also, swapping conventional incandescent

bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) can provide lighting that lasts longer and saves money on replacements.

Check for tax credits and rebates. Make a call to your tax professional, check the Internal Revenue Service's website (http://www.irs.gov/ uac/Form-5695,-ResidentialEnergy-Credits) and EnergyStar.gov for news on residential energy credits for specific replacement appliances and energy-saving improvements to your home. Keep in mind that Congress traditionally acts late each year to renew old credits or to approve new ones.

Consider energy-smart landscaping. Keep in mind that well-placed trees and shrubs can shield a home from the sun and the elements year-round and potentially save 25 percent on energy costs annually.

Cars, gas, and public transportation. If you drive, consolidate errands, fill up your tank at cheaper times and consider smartphone apps to find low gas prices for commuting and vacation use. And if you don't regularly use public transportation, start testing it during the summer. The additional walking most people do when they take public transportation has health benefits as well.

Bottom line: This summer, don't just try to keep cool.

Save money by changing your year-round energy behavior.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.

Goose Hunters: Take Survey by July 26 Open house August 6

Panguitch: Welcome Home

2015 Panguitch City Pioneer Day Celebration Thursday, July 23rd

Panguitch Invitational Rodeo : 9:00 am & 7:00 pm – Triple C Arena

Friday, July 24th

Boy Scout Breakfast: 7:00 to 9:00 am – Zions Bank Parking Lot. 1st Ward Scouts

Saturday, July 25th

Parade: 10:00 am – Center Street and Main Street

Panguitch Invitational Rodeo: 6:00 pm – Triple C Arena

Would you like the hunting dates in the Northern Goose Area to change or stay the same?

You have until July 26 to let biologists know.

BRIGHAM CITY — This fall's waterfowl hunt hasn't even started yet, and biologists are already seeking input about a possible goose-hunting change in northern Utah for the 2016–2017 season.

The Northern Goose Area is the area in question. Should the 2016–2017 goose season dates be the same as they've always been in the zone—a hunt that starts on the first day of the general waterfowl season and runs until mid-January? Or, should the season stop for nine days in mid-October, and then start again and run until late January?

You can share your thoughts by taking a brief survey by July 26.

Using the responses they receive, biologists will form a recommendation that they'll share with hunters at an open house in Brigham City on Aug. 6.

The Aug. 6 open house will be held at the Brigham City Community Center, 24 N. 300 W. It runs from 6–8 p.m.

Why the concern?

Blair Stringham, migratory game bird coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources, says the idea for the change was suggested by hunters. The hunters would like to see the season dates in the Northern Goose Area match season dates across most of Utah.

Across most of the state, the Canada goose hunting season starts on the first day of the general waterfowl hunt in October and runs for about two weeks before closing for nine days. Then, the goose season reopens and runs until late January.

Stringham says late January is a good time to hunt Canada geese. "The birds are start-

ing to pair up for the breeding season. That makes them less wary and easier for hunters to take," he says. "Also, by late January, many geese that are north of us have migrated south and are wintering in Utah. There are more geese for hunters to hunt."

Not every hunter wants to see a change, though. Most of the hunters who like the current season belong to private hunting clubs in the goose area. The water on many of these clubs freezes by early December. And most of the clubs don't have agricultural fields that draw geese to the clubs in the winter. "Hunters on these areas would lose some chances to hunt geese if the season stopped for nine days in October," Stringham says.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

DUP Program: Right after the parade – Panguitch Stake Center (550 S 100 W) Fireman’s Lunch: 12:30 pm $12/plate ($10 if purchased by 7/20) Contact Dave Dodds 616-2419 or Wayne Miller 676-3106. Pit Barbecue Roast Beef, Roast Beef, Dutch Oven Potatoes, Salad, Rolls & Peach Cobbler.

**There will be a dance immediately following the rodeo on Friday, July 24th**

Kids Games: 2:00 to 3:00 pm – City Park

Panguitch Invitational Rodeo: 7:00 pm – Triple C Arena **

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New Exhibit at Alice Gallery Investigates Utah's Flora and Fauna SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Division of Arts & Museums announces “Flora+Fauna,” an exhibition on display at the Alice Gallery from July 17 – Sept. 11, 2015.

The Alice Gallery is free and open to the public M - F 8 a.m.

– 5 p.m.

“Flora+Fauna” includes works from the State of Utah Fine Art Collection dating from the early 1900s to the present. The artworks include paintings, prints, sculptures, photography, mixed media, as well as works from the State of Utah’s Folk Art Collection.

The exhibition also features several recent acquisitions that have never been on exhibition before.

While many of the works depict Utah landscapes, others explore collaged landscapes or unidentifiable places, some on the verge of abstraction.

Fauna depicted in the exhibition takes on a variety of subjects, from Mormon crickets and brine flies at the Great Salt Lake to wild, domesticated, and agricultural species throughout varying regions.

People are present in many of the images, indicating various human intersections within the environment, land and animals within a region – often telling a richer story about a particular locale or culture.

“We’re delighted to be able to continuously exhibit works from the collection be-

longing to the people of Utah.

This exhibition spans over a century of work depicting a variety of landscapes with a broad interpretation of the natural world,” said Arts & Museums Director Lynnette Hiskey.

Artists include Donald Beauregard, Catherine Kuzminski, John Telford, Josh Winegar, Rose Howard Salisbury, Sam Wilson, V Douglas Snow, Tom Till, Patricia Kimball, and Henry Rasmusen, among others. For more information, please visit visualarts. utah.gov —Utah Division of Arts & Museum

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