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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Issue # 1109

Another Successful Year for the Capitol Reef Classic Bike Race

Utah Humanities Offers Special Art & Humanities Grants, Celebrates 50th Anniversaries of NEH and NEA SALT LAKE CITY - In 2015, in celebration of the 50th anniversaries of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, Utah joins many states in recognizing the value both the arts and humanities bring to our communities. As we acknowledge the impact they have on the lives we enjoy, we invite you to join us in showing your love for arts and humanities.

As part of this celebration, Utah Humanities is pleased to offer a limited number of $500 Quick Grants for projects that incorporate both the humanities and the arts.

Applications due on or before August 14, 2015!

Visit our website for more information and to apply for the grants.

Utah Humanities and Utah Division of Arts and Museums are joining forces to celebrate these anniversaries in October which is National Arts and Humanities Month.

—Utah Arts and Humanities

Montana Sage-Grouse Agreement Could Benefit Utah

LOA - The 2015 Capitol Reef Classic cycling race was once again a tremendous success. Racers and their families came from all over the country to participate in this USA Cycling sanctioned points event.

This was a professional/ amateur event. Those that participated earned points towards their local, and national ranking. Several gained enough points to upgrade their racing category.

rehearsals.

Friday evening at 7:30PM, the Wasatch Academy students and staff will be performing again at the Rim Rock stage east of Torrey.

During the day Saturday, local youth along with their Wasatch area counterparts will participate in a series of workshops and rehearsals.

At 7:30PM on Saturday evening, the youth will perform on the Robber’s Roost stage. The public is encouraged to come out and support our local young people who have been working so hard all summer for this performance.

From country and pop to “rock

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

THURS. JULY 30 - WED. AUG. 5 DITTO. Pretty much the same as last week, but with a higher chance of precipitation and a little less breezy. Partly cloudy Thurs. through Sun., highs in mid 80s. Cloudy and chance of rain Mon., and back to partly cloudy/sunny Mon. & Tues. Lows all week in the 50s.

Can’t wait for next year!

Thanks to all of the volunteers!” Dan Thunell This annual event could not have happened without the sponsors; BlackBottom cyclewear, The Lodge at Red River Ranch, Kelson Cycles, Capitol Reef Resort, Royal’s Food Town, Garkane, Wayne County Health Clinic, Broken Spur Hotel and Restaurant, Austin’s Chuckwagon, Days Inn, Red Sands Hotel, Cache

Valley Bank, and LaCueva Restaurante Mexicano.

Many thanks to our local Law Enforcement, EMS, UHP, UDOT, National Forest, Wayne County, and Wayne School District. But, the biggest thanks must go to our wonderful community, and army of local VOLUNTEERS! See you all next year.

Thank you all so much for making the CRC a success!

—Scott and Tina Andersen

Upland Game Hunts Start Next Month Upland Game Guidebook Available Now It's hot in Utah right now.

But if you visit your local sporting goods store or the Division of Wildlife Resources' website, you'll find a sure sign that fall isn't far away.

You can learn more about this fall's upland game hunts in the state's free Upland & Turkey Game Guidebook.

You can learn more about this fall's upland game hunts in the state's free 2015–16 Utah Upland Game and Turkey Guidebook.

Local Youth “Take the Stage” for Music Workshops and Concert

TORREY - The second annual “Take the Stage” Youth Music Workshops and Concert will be held on Friday July 31 and Saturday August 1, 2015.

The event will kick-off with a noon concert by students and staff from the Wasatch Academy. The public is invited to enjoy music by these talented performers in Torrey, Utah. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the event on the Robber’s Roost lawn in front of the stage or under the trees.

After a short organizational meeting, local youth along with the Wasatch Academy students will participate in an afternoon of workshops and

Here are just a few of the many positive comments we received: “Awesome weekend.

Very well run, wonderful volunteers, amazing courses. Absolutely one of the best races in the state…” Trevor Jackson “Excellent race! Nothing could have been better.

We love Loa, and we love the people… They made it what it was!” Tom Miller “Best race of the year!

and roll,” there will be music for everyone at this exciting evening concert.

To learn more, go to https://www.facebook.com/takethestageutah.

—The Entrada Institute

In addition to sporting goods stores and the DWR's website, the free guidebook is also available at your nearest DWR office.

Utah's upland game seasons begin on Aug. 22. That's when the white-tailed ptarmigan hunt starts. The upland game seasons won't end until the snowshoe hare hunt ends on March 15.

That's almost seven full months of hunting.

In addition to providing

hunters with lots of opportunity, Utah's upland game also provide a lot of diversity.

Jason Robinson, upland game coordinator for the DWR, says you can hunt white-tailed ptarmigan high in the Uinta Mountains one day, and then the next day, find yourself hunting chukar partridge on the rocky slopes of the west desert.

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explains the focus on expanding those efforts in states with sage-grouse habitat.

Jay Tanner is a member of Partners for Conservation, and ranches about one million acres of public and private land near Grouse Creek. He was also among the private landowners at the Montana meeting, and says he has spent years improving sage-grouse habitat on his land through grazing management plans and weed control. He says it also helps the long-term health and sustainability of his ranch.

"This habitat work that we're doing is improving areas of our ranch," he says.

"Over the years, junipers have encroached and had restricted the grass and forbs that had been growing in the area. It was to the detriment of both domestic livestock and wildlife."

Tanner says removing the invasive juniper benefits sagegrouse habitat, and reduces the massive amount of ground water the trees are known to consume.

—Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection

Utah Upland Game & Turkey • 2015–2016

GROUSE CREEK, Utah - Efforts underway in Montana to restore and protect habitat for sage-grouse, a bird that faces a possible endangered species listing, could benefit Utah and other Western states.

Jason Weller, chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), met with Montana state officials and private landowners on Monday to announce a new agreement involving his agency, the state and other entities. Weller says the goal is to expand on already-extensive conservation efforts on private lands.

"This is a huge success story, unprecedented in my view," he says. "You have over 1,100 producers across five states coming forward voluntarily over the past five years, and putting in place sustainable ranching practices on over 4.4 million acres of land equivalent in size to two Yellowstone National Parks."

Weller's agency has also just released a new publication, Success on the Range, which gives ranchers' views of the ongoing public and private conservation efforts, and

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Cyclists from around the country came to enjoy Wayne County's scenery and hospitality during the Capitol Reef Classic Bike Race over July 17 & 18.

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Oldest Living Pioneers Honored in Bryce Valley BRYCE VALLEY - Pioneer Day in Bryce Valley included all the usual fun and focus on family and heritage.

There was the traditional flag raising by the National Guard, the Boy Scout color guard, parade, good eats, lots of games, and scads of children with painted faces dashing about with bags of candy. But most remarkable, the oldest living pioneers of the three communities were honored following the flag ceremony. Lula Chynoweth Moore of Henrieville, 95 years old, was handed the “Key to the Valley” by President Chynoweth honoring her

as the Oldest Living Pioneer.

Lula leads the 90 and Up Club in Bryce Valley. All the 90 and Ups were recognized for their pioneer spirit and leadership which has made Bryce Valley a special place to live. Also among the honored from Henrieville were Delpa Rose and Berthene Griffin, from Cannonville; Howard Leavitt and

Mae Twitchell, and of Tropic; Charlie Francisco, Helma Haas, Dixie Shakespear, Lester Clarke, Ferriland Reusch, and Ben Riddle. The Henrieville Ward was in charge of the celebration this year which had a record breaking attendance.

—Mary Dudley

Garkane Energy Warns of Fraudulent Calls KANAB - Scammers have been calling local businesses in Kanab and surrounding areas indicating their power will be shut off if they do not make an immediate payment. These people will say they are from Garkane, but they are not. This is a scam so please do not disclose any personal or bank information to the callers. The best thing to do is politely hang up on them.

For any questions please email nbrown@garkaneenergy. com or call 435-644-5026.

—Garkane Energy

It's great to be here. It's great to be anywhere.

—Keith Richards

Lula Moore presented Key to Valley by LDS Stake President Chynoweth.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) introduced legislation giving states and Indian Tribes the option to take over the management of wild horses and burros. The Wild Horse Oversight Act of 2015 would preserve all protections under the Wild FreeRoaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971, and simply allow states to implement horse and burro management plans that address the specific needs of their own state.

“The federal government has never been able to properly manage the horses and burros in the west,” Rep. Stewart said. “Every state faces different challenges, which is why it’s important that they have the ability to manage their own wildlife.”

In the 44 years that the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act has been in place, horse and burro populations have soared above the populations envisioned in the legislation. This has led to the destruction of important rangeland and habitat for native species.

“The BLM is neither capable nor equipped to manage wild horse populations, and federal stewardship has allowed their numbers to reach unsustainable levels,” Sen. Hatch said. “Deferring man-

We Need Both Insiders and Outsiders in Congress

agement authority to states and tribes is a commonsense solution that will mitigate the devastating ecological consequences horse overpopulation is causing to public lands in the West. Ranchers shouldn’t have to pay such a steep price for the federal government's inability to manage wild horse populations successfully.”

“States and tribes already successfully manage large quantities of wildlife within their borders,” Stewart continued. “If horses and burros were under that same jurisdiction, I’m confident that new ideas and opportunities would be developed to manage the herds more successfully than the federal government.”

This bill would allow states to form cooperative agreements to manage herds that cross over borders, and the federal government would continue to inventory the horses and burros to ensure that the population numbers as prescribed by the 1971 Act are maintained.

“A local approach would also allow for more partnerships between landowners, ranchers and humanitarian groups to provide better oversight and create a localized approach to each population and rangeland,” Stewart said.

—Congressman Chris Stewart (R- Utah )

in advance who is going to be impacted and when, so we can farm and ranch differently if we need to in certain parts of the country."

Harden adds, the NASA satellite images will also help Forest Service fire fighters and first responders better detect wildfires and predict their behavior.

Craig Gardner, a farmer near Honeyville, Utah, says knowing moisture levels could prove enormously helpful to farmers who continue to produce the nation's food supply through an historic drought.

"If we can find out how far down the moisture is in the ground," says Gardner. "For instance, when we're planting,

INDIANA - Members of Congress get categorized in all sorts of ways. They’re liberal or conservative; Republican or Democrat; interested in domestic affairs or specialists in foreign policy.

There’s one important category, though, that I never hear discussed: whether a member wants to be an inside player or an outside player.

Yet where members fall on the continuum helps to shape the institution of Congress.

Insiders focus on making the institution work. They give fewer speeches on the floor, issue fewer press releases, and spend less time considering how to play the public relations game or how to raise money. Instead, they put in long, tedious hours on developing legislation, attending hearings, listening to experts, exploring policy options, and working on building consensus. They’re the ones who do the necessary work of legislating.

Outsiders pass through the institution of Congress, but many of them are using Congress — and especially the House of Representatives — as a stepping-stone to another office: the Senate, a governorship, the presidency.

On Capitol Hill, these people behave very differently from insiders. They raise money aggressively, put a lot of effort into developing a pub-

if we know where the moisture is, we can plant a little deeper so that the crops will come up, or we plant shallower if we know the moisture is higher, so if we don't have extra water then we don't worry as much, but if we don't the have the water then we got to use every device we can to try and give us help."

According to the federal government's National Climate Assessment, as temperatures continue to rise, droughts in the Southwest will be longer, prompting even dryer conditions.

—Troy Wilde, Utah News Connection

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lic persona, and are consumed with public relations. They travel a lot. They churn out press releases and speak on the floor on every topic they can find something to deliver an opinion about. They miss votes more frequently than insiders, and often do not attend committee hearings. They’re often impatient with House and Senate traditions, and are impatient with the democratic process.

I want to be clear that I’m not judging which kind of member is more valuable.

I may prefer to spend my time with insiders, but both are needed to make the system work. You have to have members reaching out to the broader public, talking about the big issues and engaging Americans in the issues of the day. And you need people on the inside who are dedicated to resolving those issues by attending to the legislation that will make this possible.

The truth is, Congress wouldn’t work if everyone were an outside player. The process is tedious, and outsiders have little patience for it.

Yet if everyone were an insider, the country would be deprived of the dialogue, debate, and sheer spectacle that give Americans a sense of stake and participation in the policymaking process.

Lee Hamilton, Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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"Utah offers a wide variety of upland game hunting," Robinson says.

You can get a quick feel for that opportunity and diversity by looking at a new quickreference calendar. The calendar is found on page 56 of the guidebook.

Upland game hunting is also a great way to introduce young people to hunting.

Many of the state's upland game species can be taken with small firearms. And most of the hunts aren't strenuous.

And this fall, those 17 years of age or younger can hunt during special youthonly hunts. The special hunts will be held from one to three weeks before the regular hunts start: Sept. 19–21 Chukar and gray partridge Oct. 10–12 P h e a s a n t and quail Robinson says the youthonly hunts will be a great opportunity to get your kids out and enjoy a great hunting experience with them. "On the days the youth hunts are held," he says, "your kids will have the birds all to themselves."

If your child completes the state's Hunter Education course, there's no minimum age at which he or she can hunt upland game in Utah. If your child isn't sure she or he wants to hunt, starting at age 12, they can join Utah's new Trial Hunting program.

- If your child is already interested in hunting, taking the Hunter Education course is the way to go. After passing the course, he or she will receive a free hunting license.

Your child can use that license to hunt upland game and waterfowl in Utah this season.

More information about the Hunter Education course is available on our website.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

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tant to our towns. Since 2011 when mail processing facilities began to close, most of us community newspaper people have seen deterioration in the quality of service. But current USPS mail service studies do not specifically look at rural mail. We asked in March that the Postal Regulatory Commission work out a study on rural and small town mail. Now we are gratified that the Senate Appropriations Committee is going to require it,” Edgecombe said. The Postal Service regularly gathers data on the time elapsed from the entry of a mail piece into its system to the arrival at the mail’s destination. Reports of on-time delivery as measured against a stated service standard are provided through the PRC’s website. Information comes from a variety of USPS systems, including reports from in-home mail monitors working through a Postal Service contractor.

“We believe the Postal Service is sensitive to the need for a separate measurement of rural mail,” NNA Chief Executive Officer Tonda F. Rush said.

“The changes in the service network since the Great Recession have disproportionately diminished service to small towns, simply because they are now further away from mail processing plants and their mail has to travel further. We have been discussing this problem with Postmaster General Megan Brennan, who offered her increased attention to this prob-

lem. Her support for Blunt’s amendment was critical.”

The language in the Financial Services and General Government appropriation bill for 2016 is: The committee directs the Postal Regulatory Commission and Postal Service to work together to expand the methodology to report mail delivery performance to specifically include mail delivery from rural towns to other rural towns; from rural towns to urban areas; and from urban areas to rural towns. The committee requests this methodology within 60 days of enactment of the Act, with a subsequent report on the data gathered using this methodology to be provided to the Committee no later than March 1, 2016.

Enactment of the requirement depends upon passage of the overall bill by the Senate and House. However, Rush said she believed the study would begin even without the final passage of the legislation.

“NNA is looking forward to seeing the Postal Service progress on this study,” Edgecombe said. “We appreciate Postmaster General Brennan’s openness to taking on this important measurement. Under the maxim, ‘what gets measured gets done,’ we think once the numbers are run on the rural areas, the Postal Service will have the tools to improve the service.”

—National Newspaper Association

West Nile Virus Activity Detected in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY Public health officials across Utah are reminding all residents who will be outside over the holiday to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

So far, no human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Utah, but four positive mosquito pools have been identified in four counties.

West Nile virus activity has been detected in a mosquito pool in Weber County.

Even though no human cases of West Nile virus have been reported, public health official urge Utahns to avoid complacency. UDOH epidemiologist JoDee Baker warns, “There is no vaccine for humans. So, taking simple precautions to avoid mosquito bites is the key to reducing your risk for infection.”

While West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito, not all mosquitoes carry the virus.

The mosquitoes that carry the virus are typically out from

dusk to dawn.

“The best way to reduce your risk is to use an insect repellent with DEET when you’re outside,” says Baker.

Adults and children older than 2 months of age can safely use repellents that contain up to 30% DEET,” Baker added. Repellents are not recommended for children younger than 2 months of age.

Other precautionary measures include: · Wear long sleeved shirts and pants while outdoors. · Remove any puddles or standing water around your home where mosquitoes can breed, including birdbaths, swimming/wading pools, old tires, buckets and plant containers. · Report bodies of stagnant water to the local Mosquito Abatement District (MAD).

Visit http://www.umaa.org/ for a list of MADs. · Contact a veterinarian for information on vaccinating horses.

While most people infected by this virus won't notice any symptoms, some people may experience flu-like symptoms or worse. The elderly and people with poor immune systems are at higher risk for symptomatic disease. The most serious cases can lead to hospitalization, disability, or death. Symptoms of the severe form of West Nile virus include: high fever, severe headache and stiff neck, disorientation and confusion. If you are experiencing symptoms of West Nile virus, please contact your health care provider immediately.

West Nile virus surveillance in Utah is underway and will continue into the fall.

For more information, call your local health department or visit www.health.utah.gov/ wnv. Throughout the West Nile virus season, the UDOH web site will be updated each Wednesday with available detection information.

—Utah Dept. of Health

Brenda Zirwas became interested in massage originally to help ease the discomfort of a dog she had that had been diagnosed with cancer. From that initial inspiration and the results she achieved with her dog, she applied to the Round Hill, Virginia school of Equissage to learn more about animal massage. During a short but very intensive course, she learned dog and horse anatomy, with an emphasis on musculature, and how to apply that knowledge with massage.

Massage is beneficial for a number of reasons, as many people already know from personal experience, and those same benefits work just as well on our pets. There are a number of reasons to massage a dog or horse. Because massage aids in circulation, an injury will heal faster. With massage, the lymphatic system is stimulated so that toxins are expelled more quickly, and with older horsess, mobility and lameness are often issues that can be eased with massage. For a young horse, or a horse in intensive training, an hour of massage is such a relaxing and positive experience, it can assist the horse in developing a more trusting attitude. And then, of course, there is the simple pleasure of doing something extra nice for the horse you love.

On the day that I went with Brenda to observe her in action, she was going to work on a six year old Mustang owned by a woman in North Carolina. The horse, “Lion”, had come directly from a holding facility to West Taylor's place in Fremont, where he had been in training just a short time. He'd been ridden four times and West had noticed some oddities in the horse's behavior and wanted to find out if there were physiological reasons due to a some muscle anomoly or sore spot that might be causing it.

Lion was quiet, but very observant of the new people he was being intruduced to. Brenda took some time letting him get acquainted and the introductory petting gradually worked

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into a massage. Brenda's work is meticulously detailed as she begins at the top of a horse's head, behind his ears, working her way slowly down his neck, along the spine, between every rib, rubbing, pressing, working the muscles, feeling for pressure points to release the muscles allowing the horse to relax. Every muscle in his chest and legs and butt receive the same treatment and depending on what she finds she will work longer in some areas than others.

To anyone observing this, the first thing you notice is how relaxed the horse becomes and how much he is obviously enjoying the experience. Only occasionally would Lion step

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above and beyond the physical benefits to having a horse massaged, “There is an added value.

It is not only therapeutic, it creates the mental space for a horse to relax and learn to trust.”

Brenda says that although a single massage is beneficial, for horses (or dogs) with chronic issues due to age or whatever, regular treatments will result is more lasting benefits.

She currently has a small number of regular clients in the area as word of mouth has spread

Brenda Zirwas getting aquainted with Lion. away or indicate any discomfort with what was going on, and Brenda did discover and work on a few areas that were tight and could be the source of some discomfort. The second thing you notice is what a work-out Brenda herself is getting. She applies pressure with her fingers, arms, elbows, using her whole body to aid with what she's doing, and this goes on for well over an hour. It is an impressive display of hard work for a good cause.

In the end, West said that

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word of her work. But Brenda isn't in it for the money, as her very affordable rates indicate.

She is employed full-time at Capitol Reef National Park, so horse and dog massage is something she does for the love of it. Brenda grew up withdogs and horses and has always been involved in their care. She says “It's just so rewarding to help. I do it because I love it.”

For more information or for anyone interested in making an appointment, Brenda can be reached at 435-633-5833.

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Looking for a great way to spend a summer weekend?

SATURDAY SUNSET SERIES

The Entrada Institute presents

Friday, July 31 @ Noon Concert and Picnic at Robber’s Roost by Wasatch Academy Students & Staff Friday, July 31 @ 7:30PM Concert at the Rim Rock Stage by Wasatch Academy Students & Staff Saturday, August 1 @ 7:30PM

Concert at Robber’s Roost by Local Youth & Wasatch Academy Students/Staff

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY ...................................

Who:

Everyone is welcome!

What:

Music Event

When:

Friday, July 31 Saturday, August 1

Where: Robber’s Roost, 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

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Special park activities and

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Massage Therapy is not a substitute for veterinary medicine.

WASHINGTON—Small towns and rural areas may soon get more attention from the U.S. Postal Service, following several years of post office and mail sorting facility closings.

The Senate Appropriations Committee this week ordered new examination of the on-time arrival of mail outside urban areas. National Newspaper Association President John Edgecombe Jr., publisher of The Nebraska Signal in Geneva, NE, said the new requirement resulted from NNA’s work to improve rural mail service.

He expressed NNA’s thanks to Sen. Roy Blunt, R-MO, for being the champion of a new rural mail service measurement.

Blunt said, “Rural mail delivery has been increasingly strained in recent years, especially with additional mail processing center closures in my state. Many rural Missourians have experienced delayed mail, and it is a problem that needs to be addressed. I am pleased the Appropriations Committee included my language directing the Postal Service and Postal Regulatory Commission to work together to create a measurement to determine rural mail delivery times. With the U.S. Postal Service expressing support for this language, this is a constructive step forward to address the ongoing challenges facing rural mail service.”

“NNA always works for the benefit of smaller communities in the U.S., and we know that mail is particularly impor-

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Is the mail on time in rural areas?

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& Summer Programs What Counts in Education

The Garfield County School Board will be sponsoring an important community forum titled “What Counts in Education” on August 4th at Escalante High School from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to discuss community solutions to rural challenges. The purpose of the forum is to explore with our community how the effectiveness and quality of our public schools should be measured. One important measure, certainly, is how well students perform on assessments but we want our schools to focus on more than just testing. We are always looking for ways to make our schools better. The results of the “What Counts” meeting will help the Board of Education, the district administration and our individual schools make future decisions, school improvement plans, goals, and policies.

The Board has discussed the possibility of holding similar meeting in Tropic and Panguitch during the 2015-2016 school year. We will keep you informed of the upcoming meetings.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

Back-to-School Tips to Keep Kids Healthy and Safe

Back-to-school prep means more than a trip to the office supply store. Help kids stay strong, healthy and safe this school year by putting wellness front and center.

“Thinking about backto-school now can help parents keep kids on track for a healthy summer and start to school,” says Dr. Sandra Hassink, MD, FAAP, President of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

With that in mind, Hassink recommends taking the following steps.

Ease into the School Schedule Ease the back-to-school transition by keeping bedtime and meals scheduled during the summer and adjusting timing as school approaches. If your child has been going to bed later than usual, begin adjusting his or her bedtime earlier toward the end of summer.

Depending on age, children and teens need between 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep nightly.

For young children, arranging to see their new classroom and meet their new teacher before school starts can calm first day jitters. Go over the school schedule with your child, including how she will get to school and what the

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plans are for after school time.

Schedule a Pediatric Visit The back-to-school season is a good time for scheduling a pediatric exam. Create a list of items you want to discuss with your child’s pediatrician. This list should include ensuring your child is up-to-date on vaccinations, a crucial part of preventive care.

It’s a good idea to build a medical home with a pediatrician by sticking with one doctor or medical practice throughout childhood and adolescence. The doctor will be better informed of your child’s medical history and aware of any emerging problems.

Beyond medical testing, pediatricians are wellequipped to counsel patients and parents on emotional and social issues, as well as issues that often crop up during adolescence, such as smoking, drugs, drinking, sexual activity and depression.

“Parents can ask a pediatrician about anything related to the care of their child or teen, medical or not,” says Dr Hassink. “The visit can be a good way to bring up these issues.”

Consider Sports Sports can foster confidence, cooperation and

healthy habits, and the start of the school year brings many opportunities to join various programs.

Hydration, nutrition and proper conditioning are important for any sport, especially those with intense training in warm weather. Schedule a sports physical with your pediatrician to discuss your child’s overall health and how to prevent injuries.

Talk Safety If your child will be walking to school, travel the route with him to assess its safety.

Find out about traffic patterns and crossing guards. Teach your child safety rules like looking both ways. If possible, have your child commute with an older sibling or neighbor.

If your child will be riding a bike or skateboard, be sure he wears a helmet. Review basic rules for safer riding. Bus riders should also be mindful of safety rules, like remaining in one’s seat and listening to the driver.

More back-to-school tips can be found at www.healthychildren.org.

As a parent, you can take steps to help ensure your children are prepared for a happy, healthy school year.

—Statepoint Media

Helping High Schoolers Prep for College Entrance Exams Whether taking the SAT, the ACT or both, excelling on college entrance exams can significantly strengthen one’s school applications.

While students need to take personal initiative when prepping for these crucial tests, families can lend a helping hand in many ways.

Prioritizing Study Time Good study habits are important for academic achievement and will come in handy in college. They are also especially important during college exam preparation.

Ensure your student has a quiet area to study for the big day, free of distractions like televisions, squabbling siblings and social media.

A study schedule should be practical. If possible, consider giving your student a free pass from chores on days he or she takes a full practice test -this will require several hours and be mentally taxing.

The Right Tools Mathematical coursework, test-taking and preparation require the right gear. Set up your student for achievement with scientific and graphing calculators that feature a range of highlevel functions. Remember, some questions in the math sections of the SAT can’t be solved without a scientific or graphing calculator.

Choose one that is right for the task. For example, Casio’s CLASSWIZ fx-991EX is the first scientific calculator to feature spreadsheet functionality. It enables users to create spreadsheets with up to five columns and 45 rows. It can also convert graphs into QR codes which can be displayed on a projector screen, allowing students to work seamlessly with their teacher or test prep tutor.

Designed for elementary, middle and high school students, Casio’s range of calculators focus on such subjects as general math, trigonometry, statistics, algebra, geometry and physics, and are available in a wide variety of colors (a potential motivational tool for students who want to do math in style!).

Whatever model you opt for, be sure it is authorized for use during the test and has an intuitive interface that will speed up calculations when time matters.

Deeper Understanding It’s not always enough to memorize materials. A competitive edge is gained with true comprehension. Fill your home with books and magazines on a wide range of subjects. Picking up new words in a practical context will happen naturally without feeling like work.

On the math front, check out practical tools that encourage deeper understanding of difficult concepts, such as research-based books and education workbooks on topics like critical thinking, algebra, geometry and statistics.

Test Day The night before the test is not the time to cram. Students should arrive at the test site refreshed, well-rested and well-fed. Fatigue or an empty stomach will prove distracting. Fill up on brain food containing Omega-3s, antioxidants and vitamin E. For those needing a morning boost, consider jogging the brain into action over breakfast with a challenging article or math problem.

College entrance exams can significantly impact an academic career. Take every step you can to ensure a maximum score.

—Statepoint Media

Garfield County Bookmobile

Summer 2015 Schedule Tuesday Every 2 Weeks July 7, 21 / Aug 4, 18 Bryce Canyon City Fire Station 10:00am - 11:00am Tropic Scout House 11:30pm - 3:45pm Cannonville LDS Church 4:00pm - 4:45 pm Henrieville LDS Church 5:00pm - 6:00pm Bryce Canyon Residential Area 6:30pm - 7:00pm Wednesday Every 2 weeks July 8, 22 / Aug 5, 19 Panguitch Headquarters 8:30am - 11:45am Thursday Every 2 Weeks July 9, 13 / Aug 6, 20 Escalante South Central Office 9:00am - 11:15am Boulder Elementary 12:00pm - 2:15pm Escalante South Central Office 3:00pm - 5:30pm

WAYNE COUNTY Bookmobile Summer 2015 Schedule Monday Every 2 weeks

July 13, 27 / Aug 10, 24 Torrey Velvet Ridge Bus. Ctr. 12:30pm - 1:15pm Teasdale 122 S. State St. 1:30pm - 2:00pm Fremont LDS Church 2:30pm 3:15pm Loa Courthouse 3:30pm - 4:30pm Lyman LDS Church 5:00pm - 5:45pm Bicknell Library 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Tuesday Every 2 weeks

July 14, 28 / Aug 11, 25 Hanksville Elementary 1:30 - 3:00pm

Wayne High School Gymnasium Chair Seats Chair seats in the Wayne High School Gym are available for purchase at this time. If you had a seat last year and would like to keep the same seat(s) or you would like to purchase a seat please email heidi.woolsey@wayne.sd.org Seats cost $125.00 per year/seat, this is the cost of admission and the reserved seat. This includes volleyball, girls and boys basketball and wrestling, exclusions to seating are tournaments, and region play-in games. Your seat will be reserved as soon as payment is received, send payment to Wayne High School -- Chair Seating PO Box 217, Bicknell, Ut 84715

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Wills, Trusts, and More Review Your Estate Plan

by Jeffery J. McKenna Significant family changes always signal the need to review and revise your estate plan. There are numerous reasons to update your estate plan. Clients often overlook changes in their life which necessitate changes to their Estate Plan. The following are 10 instances when your plan should be reviewed and updated: 1. Marriage. 2. The birth or death of a child. 3. A significant change in the value/ makeup of your Estate. 4. Divorce. 5. Relocation to a different state. 6. Changes in family relationships. 7. Changes in the law. 8. Changes in professional or business status and/ or relationships. 9. Death of a spouse. 10. Death or incapacity of individuals named as fiduciaries in your current plan.

You should review your plan on an annual basis to consider if any of the above events have occurred. If you are not sure whether these or other events require updating your plan, call your Estate Planning attorney to discuss your situation.

State and federal legislatures have become very active in recent years in changing the laws regarding estate plan-

ning, estate administration, and estate and income taxation. This trend is expected to continue. Because of this and also because you may have changes in your financial and/ or family circumstances, it is recommended that a thorough review be made of your estate plan by an attorney when these changes occur, or at least every three to five years.

A will can be changed or amended with a codicil, a document executed with the same formality as the will itself. It is not always necessary to completely redraft the old will to make minor changes. The codicil must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by at least two disinterested parties. You cannot amend a will simply by writing in the margin or crossing out particular provisions. A will may be revoked by making out a new will that expressly revokes the former one, or by completely destroying the original will.

Changes to a trust may be made by restating the trust, or by simply amending it, depending on the circumstances.

Estate planning review is yet another way to protect your assets. It ensures that your wishes are carried out

surrounding South Salt Lake City community.

The deadline for receipt of material from interested artists is 5 p.m. MST, Aug. 14, 2015. The full description and guidelines for application can be found at publicart.utah.gov.

Artists may submit qualifications online at callforentry.org The Public Art Program was created by the Utah State Legislature in 1985 with the passage of the Percent-forArt-Act. This statute allows for 1 percent of construction costs for new or remodeled State facilities to be added to the project for the com-

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Sunroom Project

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

and that your heirs are protected from paying unnecessary taxes and administration costs upon your death.

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 435 628-1711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com.

Utah Public Art Program Seeks Public Art for Fitness Center at Salt Lake Community College SALT LAKE CITY- The Utah Public Art Program of the Division of Arts & Museums, in association with the Division of Facilities and Construction Management and Salt Lake Community College, has published a call for letters of interest and qualifications from resident Utah artists interested in creating art for the Bruin Fitness Center at the South City Campus of Salt Lake Community College.

The Art Selection Committee is hopeful the artist for this commission will consider and reflect the users of the SLCC campus, the facility and the

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missioning or acquisition of art that is site specific to the facility and community. To date, over 220 works have been placed in State facilities statewide. For more information visit publicart.utah.gov or contact Jim Glenn at jglenn@ utah.gov or 801.245.7271, or Felicia Baca at fbaca@utah. gov or 801.245.7272. —Utah Dept. of Heritage & Arts

My husband and I were building a sunroom to accommodate our new hot tub.

The project soon turned into a money pit.

During one of our numerous trips to the hardware store, he inquired about exhaust fans. The store clerk looked them up on the computer and praised one fan in particular because it was exceptionally quiet.

My husband asked for the price. After receiving the answer, he sighed and asked, "Do you have anything louder?"

Creature Comforts

While serving in the Army, I found myself in a world that had changed little since Biblical times. With so few creature comforts available, packages from home containing cookies and canned goods were received with great anticipation.

When I got a box from my sister, I happily tore into it, only to discover just how far from home I really was. She had filled it with packages of microwave popcorn.

Stock Market Terms

STOCK ANALYST -- Idiot who just downgraded your stock.

STOCK SPLIT -- When your ex-wife and her lawyer split your assets equally between themselves.

FINANCIAL PLANNER -- A guy whose phone has been disconnected.

MARKET CORRECTION -- The day after you buy stocks.

CASH FLOW -- The movement your money makes as it disappears down the toilet. who bought Yahoo @ $240 per share INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR -- Past year investor who's now locked up in a nuthouse.

PROFIT -- An archaic word no longer in use.

STOCK - A magical piece of paper that is worth $33.75 until the moment after you buy it. It will then be worth $8.50.

BOND - What you had with your spouse until you pawned his/her golf clubs to invest in Amazon.com.

BROKER - The person you trust to help you make major financial decisions. Please note the first five letters of this word spell "Broke".

BEAR - What your trade account and wallet will be when you take a flyer on that hot stock tip your secretary gave you.

BULL - What your broker uses to explain why your mutual funds tanked during the last quarter.

MARGIN - Where you scribble the latest quotes when you're supposed to be listening to your manager's presentation.

SHORT POSITION - A type of trade where, in theory, a person sells stocks he doesn't actually own. Since this also only ever works in theory, a short position is what a person usually ends up being in (i.e. "The rent, sir? Hahaha, well, I'm a little short this month.").

COMMISSION - The only reliable way to make money on the stock market, which is why your broker charges you one.

YAK - What you do into a pail when you discover your stocks have plunged and your broker is making a margin call.

SUMMER

by Jennifer Hansen It is the time of year to get fish Because they make such a perfect dish!

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

In the summer I climb the real tall trees But watch out, you might find buzzing bees!

The northern lights are out at night Sometimes I watch them until it's light.

Answers for this week

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Senior Cruise

Miriam has never been on a cruise before. One day, she meets her friend Lucy and they stop for a chat.

"So where are you and Sam going for your holidays this year?" asks Lucy.

"I'd like to try out a cruise," replies Miriam, "but I'm not sure whether Sam and I would enjoy ourselves.

We're almost 80 now and Sam thinks cruising is for younger people."

"No, you're wrong in thinking that," replies Lucy.

"Most cruise ships have special design features just for senior citizens."

"So give me an example, please," says Miriam.

"Well OK," replies Lucy, "They have bifocal portholes."

Tender, Loving Care

Diagnosing my problem as water on the knee, the doctor prescribed complete bed rest. When we got home, my husband set me up in a lounge chair and brought my knitting and some books.

As he packed ice around my knee, he said, "Now, honey, I don't want you to move until it's time to get dinner ready."

AG MARKET NEWS Salt Lake City, Utah July 22, 2015 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday July 21, 2015 Receipts: 535. Last Week: 358. Last Year: 384.

Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: Lightly tested, trended higher. Holstein Steers: lower in light trade. Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: mostly steady.

Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200250 lbs scarce; 250-300 lbs pkg 385.00; 300-350 lbs pkg 355.00; 350-400 lbs 310.00325.50; 400-450 lbs 275.00282.59; 450-500 lbs 260.00270.00; 500-550 lbs pkg 275.00; 550-600 lbs 230.00250.00; 600-650 lbs 232.50242.50; 650-700 lbs 200.00225.00; 700-750 lbs scarce; 750-800 lbs pkg 205.00; 800850 lbs 183.00-195.00; 850900 lbs pkg 190.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 197.50; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 158.00-169.00; 500-700 lbs 159.00-179.00; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1100 scarce.

Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs 325.00-337.50e; 250300 lbs 320.00-332.00; 300350 lbs 300.00-315.00, pkg 325.00; 350-400 Lbs 290.00305.00; 400-450 lbs pkg 295.00; 450-500 lbs 269.00287.50; 500-550 lbs 235.00257.50; 550-600 lbs scarce; 600-650 lbs 195.00-204.00; 650-700 lbs 197.50-205.00; 700-750 lbs 172.00-187.50; 750-800 lbs 190.00-197.00; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs 182.50-190.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 181.00; 950-1000 lbs scarce.

Heiferettes: scarce.

Stock Cows: scarce.

Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 97.50109.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 103.00-113.00; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 85.00-98.25.

Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1900 lbs 120.00-134.50; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2000 lbs 124.50131.00 Feeder Bulls: 800-1600 lbs 160.00-177.00.

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

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FYI PANGUITCH

Hayze Ronnie Brinkerhoff

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com

was born at Sevier Valley Hospital on June 16, 2015 to Kelsey and Daniel Brinkerhoff of Bicknell

REUNIONS

“A Dream Come True”

by Judy Smith Durfey

Judy Durfey

Back Row: Mark Smith, Margaret Gurney, Darrell Smith. Front Row: Carol Smith, Judy Durfey

NOTOM - Each summer we have a reunion. Our children and their children (our grandchildren) come to our ranch at Notom for a few days. These times have been very wonderful, filled with memories that live on..

For many years I’ve wanted to have a Thales and Clara Smith (my parents) reunion at our ranch. This year it finally happened and it was wonderful for me! There could have been more than 110, but 58 came. That was more than half.

My brother Mark's family came Thurs. So their family had time for plenty of horse back riding. Our own family came Fri. and had their turn. And the remainder came Sat. We were all together Sat. for a pot-luck lunch and an evening hot dog roast.

Other activities were driving the tractor for the little ones, or riding on the rock sleigh behind(my husband in charge), playing in the creek and volleyball. Many of us were able to attend Sacrament Meeting together Sunday..

Those attending were: (Those in bold are children of Thales and Clara Smith) McLean and Judy Durfey; Bill and Sonya, Nathan and Emily Shaw; Farron Durfey, Will and Vandy Tombs, Whitney, Jaron and Elle Durfey; Samuel Jensen; James, Tyrel and Shayli Durfey; Darrell and Sheri, Rob, Karen, John, Rachel, and Kaleigh Smith; Carol Smith; Melvyn and Margaret Gurney, Heather, Hallie, Kirra, and Tegen Baker; Byron and Teressa and Benson Gurney; Mark and Marian Smith, Shaun and Misty, McKaylee, Kayden and Colton Smith; Dylan and Natalie, Austin, Carson, Mason, and Elle Argyle; Bryan and Shelley, Charlotte, Julie, Amos and Hazel Buchanan; Eric and Michelle and Morgan Smith: and my sister who’s passed on Jeanne’s son Darrell Park and China and Lennyn Johnston.

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Aug 4th French toast Hashbrowns Sausage Stewed tomatoes Apple crisp

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Wed. Aug 5th

Thurs.

Aug 6th

Sloppy joes, mac salad Baked beans Relish tray Cottage cheese & fruit salad Pudding desert

Chicken brocolli casserole w/ rice Salad bar Roll Mandarin oranges Peanut butter cookie

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

Just when you think it can't get better, it does!!

Wasn’t the 24th a great weekend? the weather was perfect and lots and lots of family reunions. The parade was really big and inviting the kids from the baseball tournament is really a fun thing for those that are from large communities its something that they would never get to take part in back home. A lot of work went into the floats and they are what make the parade so much fun.

The class reunions were there, 85ers, 65ers celebrating their 50th reunion. The Class of 55 had a lot of the class members coming back to meet up with their friends, all of the women from the class are still up and running, there were 20 of the 32 class members at the dinner, who enjoyed some of the good old days stories and they can’t wait for their 65th reunion, so they can get out and cheer with the home town cheer leaders. The former Mayors were the Grand Marshals this year. It was just a great parade and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did.

One thing that I didn’t like was the idiot that was launching water balloons at the folks in the parade. He just missed my head on the way down the parade route and hit me in the ribs on the way back, I hope when this guy puts someone eye out that he enjoys his time up on the hill, because that’s were he will end up.

The 1st Ward Scouts' breakfast was a real big success, they invited the whole baseball tournament teams to come, and the breakfast was like old times when it used to be the biggest breakfast of the summer. The Fire Fighters luncheon went well and again they had the best meat you can find anywhere. There is always a big list for the left over meat and now they are pre selling it so next year let Chief Dodds know that you would like a deep pit roast, so they can buy extra beef. Chief Dodds said that the money they raise goes for a good cause. This year with the help of the County, the department purchased a battery operated Jaws of Life, very expensive piece of equipment.. The Jaws allow the fire

fighters to tear a car apart in a matter of minutes and get a victim out the car and on their way to the hospital quickly.

The old Jaws had hoses connected to a compressor that had to be started and this took a long time. With the battery operated tool, it is ready to go in a second. This piece of equipment has saved many lives over the years and now it’s made even better. Many thanks to those that were there for the great lunch and friendship, it’s a great tradition that I hope will continue forever.

The weekend brought a lot of tourists to town and many of the motels had “no vacancy” signs out and the businesses did really well. Out at the park they are on a record year, for the last three years the shuttle system had been averaging about 2,500 riders a day, this year its over 4,000 and going up, many of the days are right at 5,000 visitors.

Still many try to take their cars to the over looks, only to block the roadways so others can’t get by and waste so much time that they could be using hiking or snapping a picture, if only they had taken the shuttle.

On August 6th there will be a Roger Young Preparedness Fair at PHS auditorium, from 6-9. Roger Young is a leading authority on preparedness, come out and find out what you need to be prepared for an emergency.

There has been something going on in town all summer long, so now there is a two week down time and I hope you will use the time to get out in the open and take advantage of the wonderful part of the earth that we live in. Next up is the County Fair and it is time to get out your art work, crafts and animals to take part in what is America. This is a County Fair that is open to all in the County. There will be the horse shoe pitching contest and the funniest event there, the fish catching for the kids.

There will be races for the kids and a couple of ping pong ball drops from an airplane and a talent show that you can do what ever that you have a talent for.

A couple of Betty’s are or have celebrated their 90th

birthdays. Both like my column and both have been a real asset to the town with all of their volunteer time they have put in to help those in need in the town. Betty Cooper had her 90th last week. Betty worked down at the Care and Share for many, many years handing out the frozen food and keeping up with all of the news that was in town. Betty Brown will have a birthday party down at the Senior Center on Aug. 15th a Friday, from 2-5pm. Her birthday is on the 10th. Betty Brown has always been active in the Meals on Wheels and helping out where she can and is now in charge of the Senior trips down to the Temple in St. George.

Connie Orton is the new manager of the Senior meals program. Connie is taking Dora Galvan’s place; Dora agreed to stay on an extra 6 months, till Connie recovered from an operation. Dora was at the center for many years and everyone loved working for her. Connie comes with a lot of experience in management and is a fun person to be around. Our best to Connie Orton as she takes on this special work that feeds the seniors each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the week. The number usually is greater than 100 participants each day. The staff that prepares the meals is dedicated and among the best cooks in around.

Both the Panguitch Lions and the Panguitch American Legion are looking for new members. Both organizations are vital to the community and rely on volunteers. Many of the volunteers are getting along in years and could use

some help, volunteerism is very rewarding. The Lions Club is the only benevolent club in town and puts 1,000s of dollar back into the community every year. The Legion provides an Honor Guard for the Veterans funerals and provides the crosses and flags on the Veterans graves. Call Bob Lowe at (735-4405) for the Lions and me (Mack) at (676-2418) for the Legion.

Oil prices keep on going down and are at $48.00 a barrel, this leads to lower gas prices. Leland’s Chevron has a new electronic sign and his prices are down just to celebrate it, way to go Leland!!

Lo and behold the next day after I wrote last weeks column, like magic my ballot for the City Council appeared in the mail. There are 3 -4 year positions available and you need to vote for three candidates, to narrow the field from 8 to 6 for the Nov. election. The City Council and Mayor positions are the most important election that you vote on, the local government is the one that you will only have a say so with. Most people don’t even know who the Mayor or the Council people are, however this isn’t a new occurance, in the 25 years I have been following their actions, you rarely see more than a handful of citizens at the meetings. So mark your ballot and put a stamp on it and take an interest in the folks that run our town.

This is about the time that the Monsoons come, I sure hope that they will hold true again for this year.

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. th Tues. Aug. 4 Wed. Aug. 5th Thurs. Aug. 6th Potato bar w/ chili, broccoli & cheese sauce Salad bar Tropical fruit Apple crisp

Closed for Meeting

Sloppy joe Potato wedges Coleslaw Pears Ice box dessert

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

Emily Courtright says: We were headed to Australia!! After a 17 hour flight we arrived Tuesday the 7th.

I had such an amazing time!

I met so many new friends and even got to hold a Koala Bear! I participated in the 100 m, High Jump, and the Javelin. The competition was 3 days. I placed 38th out of 64 in the 100m dash, 9th out of 19 in High Jump, and 6th out of 13 in the Javelin. While we were in Australia we got to see some really neat areas but the best part was seeing Elder Dirk Chynoweth four times!! I was so happy to be part of the Track and Field Team for the USA! I had so many positive experiences during the week that I was in Australia!

On our way home we stopped in Hawaii for 3 days.

We got to go to the Polynesian Culture Center and Pearl Harbor. It was a great experience to see these places. The purple rolls at the Polynesian dinner were my favorite! I'm glad my Grandma was able to travel with me and enjoy this experience with me. My trip was such an amazing experience and I appreciate all who donated and attended my fundraiser to make this trip possible!

Nice to know when your son leaves his tablet in his towel bag on a picnic table in the park during the 24th celebration the bag and all its contents will still be there 24 hours later when he goes back

to get it. We have honest folks in the Bryce Valley Area.

On Monday, August 3rd at 7:00 P.M. the Annual Family Home Evening and Silent Auction for Scouting will be held at the Tropic Town Park.

There will be Cobbler and Ice Cream served at the social so come on out and support the scouts.

Thanks to those in charge of the 24th of July activities.

It was a great day with lots of games, music and other activities. Listening to the talent was great because we have such talented folks in the Bryce Valley Area. Thanks to them for sharing their talents. The food was delicious and the company was wonderful. So many people were there and enjoying the day. It was fun seeing all the former Bryce Area people who came home for the celebration. Saw the newly married Maycee Barton and her new husband, Todd Feltner and his family, all the graduates of the class reunion and their families and so many others.

Congratulations to Tara Garrard on her mission call to Salt Lake. She will be serving a one year Service Mission and is looking forward to it. She is the daughter of Sue Garrard of Tropic. We wish her a successful mission and know she will enjoy the work.

On August 8th, a Saturday, the Cedar City Temple will be doing the groundbreaking prior to building the new

LDS Temple. They have chosen singers from all the Stakes involved and it will be an exciting day.

August 4th will be the Relief Society Annual Summer Picnic. It will be a fun time for all the ladies in Tropic so come on out and join in the fun.

The Bryce Valley High School class of 1965 held their 50th class reunion on the 24th and 25th of July. They had a tour of the high school among some of the activities that were planned for them. They all attended the activities going on at the park for the 24th and went up to see the fireworks at Ruby's that night. More on this later when I get the full picture.

August 6-8th will be the Boy Scout Camp.

Released as Sunday School Teacher was Brad Cowan, as Relief Society teachers were Merrilee Mecham and Dixie Burbidge.

Moyle Johnson was made a member of the High Council

after being made a High Priest.

Jennifer Christensen was released as the Second Counselor in the Stake Young Women and Shayne Chynoweth was called to that position. Timothy M. Warren had his records read as he has moved into the Tropic Area. We welcome him to our town and hope he enjoys the area.

Had a huge surprise this weekend when on Thursday evening all of our family showed up to celebrate with us on the 24th. We had no idea they were coming but we loved that they did. We had them all here but our two missionaries and one granddaughter who had to work. Next big event in our life is the wedding of our granddaughter, Joanna Jensen to Derek Curtis on August 14th. It was truly a fun weekend.

Hope everyone enjoyed the 24th done on the 25th.

Stay safe this week and please call or email your news to me when you can. Thanks VS

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Aug 4th WED Aug 5th THURS Aug 6th

Pulled pork sandwhich, baked potatoes, Scandanavian vegetables, fresh fruit, blueberry jello salad Chicken fried steak, potatoes & gravy, green beans, tropical fruit, pudding Chicken chunks, ranch potato wedges, green salad, mandarin oranges, cookie

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

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LEGAL NOTICES 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 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX ESCALANTE CITY An annexation petition has been filed with Escalante City for the purpose of annexation of an area into Escalante City. The Escalante City Council received the notice of certification on July 21, 2015. The area proposed for annexation can be viewed at the Escalante City Office. The complete annexation petition is available for inspection and copying at the Escalante City Office.

Written protests of letter or support for the proposed annexation can be delivered to the Escalante City Recorder by August 24, 2015. The area proposed for annexation to Escalante City will receive fire protection, emergency services and law enforcement services upon approval. A final Public Hearing on the annexation petition will be held October 6, 2015 at the regular Escalante City Council meeting.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6 & 13, 2015

Poll Worker’s Initial

SAMPLE BALLOT Official Primary Ballot for Panguitch, Utah August 11, 2015 Clerk

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: To vote for a candidate, place a cross (X) in the square following the name(s) of the person(s) you favor as the candidate(s) for each respective office.

FOR COUNCILMEMBER

Vote for up to three (3)

Four Year Term

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RICK MILLER MIKE JOHNSON HARSHAD P. DESAI TRUDI OWENS MACK OETTING CHAD GARTH VEATER TODD BREINHOLT LLOYD E. BRINKERHOFF

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2015

You have the right to choose your home health & hospice agency. Please consider:

Our Team of Local Nurses: Teri Leavitt, RN 435-979-7495

45 E. 100 N., Gunnison

1-800-324-1801

Sara Rees, CNA Connie Durfey, CNA 435-691-0392 Julie Jeffery, SSW, CNA Charlene Van Dyke Serving Wayne & Piute Counties, & Boulder, Utah Julie Chappell, RN

Rick and Deborah Holt Benefit A fun night of music.

Donations to help replace possesions lost in the fire.

When: Sunday, August 2, 2015 Time: 5:00 P.M. Where: "Big Apple" Torrey main street.

Extras: Quilt Raffle during program Light refreshments will be served.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS

DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Owner: Town of Tropic Heritage Center 20 N. Main St. Tropic, UT 84776 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Tropic Town Spring Re-Development which includes: Redevelopment of Dr. Goode Spring and portions of Spring Creek, approximately 215 l.f. 12 inch PVC perforated pipe, 170 l.f. 8 inch PVC perforated pipe, 2100 C.Y. riprap, reconstruction of collection box, 5 new spring collection manholes and related work will be received by Town of Tropic at the office of Jones and DeMille Engineering; 1535 S. 100 W., Richfield, Utah, until 2:00 p.m.

August 20, 2015 and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, (435)896-8266. For questions regarding the Bidders List and downloading plans and specs, email Heather at heather.n@ jonesanddemille.com; for project specific or technical questions, email Carson DeMille at Carson@jonesanddemille.com Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office during business hours, and the following locations: www.jonesanddemille.com or www.questcdn.com A mandatory pre-bid conference/site inspection will be held at 2:00 p.m. August 14, 2015, beginning at the Heritage Center, 20 N. Main St. A site visit to the project work areas will conclude the pre-bid inspection.

Contractors will be required to submit qualification documentation with bid indicating completion of at least two similar spring redevelopment projects in the last ten years.

Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis. Bid security shall be furnished in accorPoll Worker’s dance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Initialof the Bidding Documents may be obtained Printed copies from the Issuing officeduring business hours, upon payment of $60.00 for each set or an electronic copy for $30.00, none of which will be refunded.

July 21, 2015 WaLon K. Brinkerhoff, Mayor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 13 & 20, 2015

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 26, 2015.

Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information.

NEW APPLICATION(S) 97-2399 (A80264): Gary Powell propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (Near Boulder) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 97-2400 (A80361): Kent Sandie Larsen propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft. from groundwater (West of Escalante) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. NONUSE 97-2023 (A67525): Thomas R. and Caroline Hoyt is/are seeking Nonuse period for 0.3 cfs. from the Nazer Draw (East of Boulder Town) for HYDRO-POWER. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on JULY 30 and AUGUST 6, 2015

BLIND COYOTE TRADING POST

SAMPLE BALLOT

Official Primary Ballot for Panguitch, Utah REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS August 11, 2015 TROPIC TOWN

The Town of Tropic is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from professional engineering firms with the expertise necessary to provide water and wastewater related engineering Clerk service in Utah. Submissions will be received until 2 p.m. on TO submitted VOTERS:after Tothisvote Wednesday,INSTRUCTIONS August 12, 2015; SOQ’s dead- for a candidate, place cross in the square following line will remain unopened andawill not (X) be considered.

Please contact the the Tropic Town Office at 435-679-8713 or by emailas the name(s) of the person(s) you favor tropic @color-country.net; a copy the Requestoffice. of Qualificacandidate(s) for eachofrespective tions can be found on the Town’s webpage townoftropicut.gov Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on Vote for FOR COUNCILMEMBER and AUGUST 6, 2015 FourJULY Year30 Term up to three (3)

RICK MILLER MIKE JOHNSON HARSHAD P. DESAI

Report: People OWENS in UT,TRUDI Nation, Paying Down MACK OETTING Credit Cards CHAD GARTH VEATER

Hike on In & Check Out All the New Merchandise 2 person swing w canopy Hammock chairs Outside showers Shower curtains - leopard,zebra Moose quilt set Large bath towels,beach towels Utility carts Shower & view the mountains at the same time.

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SALT LAKE CITY - It's TODD BREINHOLT looking to be a better year financially for those in Utah and across the country as E. a recent LLOYD BRINKERHOFF analysis shows that Americans are making progress in paying down their credit card debt.

According to the study by CardHub, a card comparison website, almost $35 billion in credit card debt was paid off in the first quarter alone. Still, that's considerably less than the roughly $46 billion in debt that was accrued in the previFamily Practice Family Practice Family Practice Family Practice ous quarter, says CardHub's Colin Marshall, DO Mitch Miller, DO Priscilla Tolbert, NP Becky Roberts, FNP, GNP spokeswoman Jill Gonzalez.

"We're getting farther from the recession, a lot of people say we're not all the way out of it yet, but I think consumers are now willing and wanting to spend more," says Gonzalez. "Unfortunately they're still spending money that they don't necessarily Family Practice Anesthesiology Certified Nurse Midwife Family Practice have."

Todd Mooney, MD Lewis Barney, CRNA DeAnn Brown, CNM, MSN Richard Birch, DO The credit card debt for the average household is now CLINICS - CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT about $7,000, according to the report. To reduce that quickly, Gonzalez recommends paying Garfield Memorial Clinic, Panguitch 435-676-8842 (Mon. - Fri.) off cards with the highest inKazan Clinic, Escalante 435-826-4374 (Mon. only) terest first, or transferring that Bryce Valley Clinic, Cannonville 435-679-8545 (Tues. & Thurs.) debt to cards with lower rates.

Circleville Clinic, Circleville 435-577-2958 (Mon. & Wed.) Gonzalez says also key is having a budget.

"Making a budget, stickVISITING SPECIALISTS ing to it," she says. "That's kind of the age-old advice, but August 2015 really just spending less than th Dr. Ben Adams Aug. 5 Dermatology 435-586-6440 you have to begin with and th Dr. Robert Pearson Aug. 11 Ear, Nose Throat 435-867-8719 then the money that you are Dr. Randy Delcore Aug. 13th Orthopedist 435-586-1003 spending, make sure you're th th Dr. Eric Maxwell Aug. 5 & 19 Audiologist 435-676-0714 setting it aside to pay off your Brad Webb Aug. 6th Podiatrist 435-586-2225 debt."

Dr. Lex Allen Aug. 28th Orthopedist 435-586-6962 In addition to paying Dr. Aarush Manchanda Aug. 20th Cardiology 435-868-5570 off debt, experts recommend Dr. Michael Stults Aug. 31st General Surgeon 435-586-8192 building an emergency fund Dr. John Sutherland Aug. 17th General Surgeon 435-586-8192 in case of job loss or an unexpected illness.

—Troy Wilde, 200 N 400 East • Panguitch, Utah • 676-8811 Utah News Connection

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Classified Ads

Classified ads start at $7.50 for 25 words or less.

Call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED 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.

Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

7/30 GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Substitute School Bus Driver for Panguitch Area Garfield School District is now accepting applications for a substitute school bus driver for the Panguitch area. This will require morning and afternoon bus driving. This is a part-time position with no benefits. Position will begin with the 20152016 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. ($17.52) 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.

Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.

7/30 Drivers: Out/Back, NoForced Dispatch! Solo & Team Openings! Great Pay! Quarterly Bonus!

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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

7/30

ESCALANTE RIVER WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP Watershed Coordinator Escalante River Watershed Partnership seeks a fulltime, experienced Watershed Coordinator to lead the Partnership of 25 entities, removal of woody invasives, and public and private lands work involving research, restoration, monitoring and other activities. The employing entity is a 501(c)(3) organization. Writing, fundraising, teamwork and discussing controversial issues is a must. Experience working with federal and state agencies, private landowners, NGOs, counties and communities a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree (or more) in natural resource or water-related field is required. Resume deadline August 31. For detailed job announcement and position description go to www. escalanteriverwatershedpartnership.org 8/6

HELP WANTED WAITRESS 360 W. Main Street, Torrey 435-425-3271

CALL SOUTHEY 425-3271

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LOA - 4 bedroom 2 bath Home for rent. $800 monthly plus $800 Deposit. Year lease Call Angie 801.589.9731

12 STEP MEETING TROPIC TOWN Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: Sundays @ 7 pm: 12 Step & Tradition Study Wednesdays @ 7 pm: Closed meeting discussion

7/30

WANTED TENNIS PLAYERS in Wayne County Are there any tennis players in Wayne County? If you want to play, call John Dupuy at 435691-1193 8/20

ANTIQUES WANTED TO BUY...

Old turquoise jewelry, antique lamps, old wind-up clocks Mason jars, old cut glass cast iron cookware Coca-Cola signs and memorabilia ANYTHING THAT IS OLD Call 435-676-8631

Ryan Torgerson/Personnel Officer Wayne County Courthouse 18 South Main Loa, Utah 84747 (435)836-1300

SUNGLOW MOTEL Housekeeper The Sunglow Motel in Bicknell is looking for a full time housekeeper. Stop in for an application or call 435-4253701.

8/20

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 435-425-3600.

Job will close on August 6th .

7/30

WAYNE COUNTY BUSINESS for sale. $599,000. Terrific opportunity for family owned business. Successful, open year round in operation 8 years. Turn key, includes all assets, real estate.. Reliable staff in place 435-221-3600 ask for Rayata.

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STONE HOUSE MASSAGE

Hours by appointment 435.491.0087

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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 WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT Special Ed Aide Wayne School District is accepting applications for a Special Ed Aide at Hanksville Elementary School. This position will be for 10 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.

Immediate job opening for: Customer Sales Rep in the Escalante Business Office: Happy, friendly, outgoing customer oriented attitude a must. Serves as primary point of contact for new customers. Sells and promotes services of the company to new and existing customers. Assists customers with new service requests, billing inquiries and other account activities. Excellent benefits and competitive compensation based on experience.

Submit resume to: South Central Communications PO Box 555 Escalante, UT 84726 Attn: HR or email HR@socen.com 7/30 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

FOR SALE HAY FIRST CROP - $75.00 80% alfalfa 20% grass baled dry and tarped 60 bales. Bicknell. Pick up in Bicknell 435 256-2772

Lowell Volden Estate Sale at Lee’s Storage in Bicknell July 13th thru July 31st

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FABRIC $4 Yard! Victoria Lane, 21 North Main, Panguitch Ut. Open Thursday, Friday Saturday 10-4 until Labor Day. Drive a little--Save a Lot!

Three Buildings of Antiques and Collectibles Everything Must Go!!

Watch for the road signs or call for an appointment

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SADDLES - 2 his & hers Western saddles. Escellent condition. Bridles, pads, complete tack, $995 takes all. Panguitch Lake 435-676-8205 7/30

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Competitive wages. Send resume to jnfirewood2@gmail. com or call 320-630-9492 for more info.

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.

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Divisions: Junior Youth (12-14), Senior Youth (15-18), and Adults (19+).

Participants must have had hunter safety.

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5:00pm - Mountain Man Challenge at shooting range: shooting, and archery

Wednesday, August 12th

10:00am - 6:00pm - Enter Exhibits (Home Arts, Fine Arts, 4-H at the Fair Building) 5:00pm - Mountain Man Challenge - East side of Panguitch Lake: canoeing, tomahawk & knife, and wildlife identification

Thursday, August 13th

8:00am - 9:30am - Enter all Fruits, Vegetable and Flowers at the Fair Building Judging - Exhibits Closed to the Public 5:00pm - 7:00pm - Livestock Show Weigh-In @ Triple C Arena 7:00pm - Livestock Show exhibitors meeting & quality assurance demonstration

Friday, August 14th

9:00am - Livestock Show @ Triple C Arena 10:00am - 6:00pm - Fair Exhibits, Open to the Public *Free Admission* 11am - Noon - Premium Bank Open/ Prize Money NOON - Inflatables / Water Walkers/ Games until the end of day 1:30pm - Horse Fun Day @ Green Outdoor Arena (pre-register by 1:00 pm) 2:00pm - Bingo @ Fair Building *Great PRIZES* 3:30pm - Dutch Oven Cook Off (pavilion) 4:00pm - Beautiful Baby Contest. We will start with youngest to oldest 0-6 months, 7-12 months, ending with 13-24 months (Outdoor Park) 6:00pm - Eat Dutch Oven Cook Off 6:00pm - Ping Pong Ball Drop (East of Fair building, 11 and under first, 12 and up directly after) 7:00pm - Rodeo (Outdoor Arena)

Saturday, August 15th

8:00am - 10:00am - Small Animal Check-In - Triple C Arena 9:00am - Horse Shoe Tournament @ City Park - sign-ups start @ 9:00 am that morning & ends @ 9:20 sharp. Tournament will start @ 9:30 am 9:30am - Fish Grab @ City Park Area (Split pond AGES: Up to 10, 11 and up) 10:00am - 2:00pm - Fair Exhibits (Fair building), Open to the Public *Free Admission* 10:00am - 11:00 am- Judging Small Animals 10:00am - Livestock Auction @ Triple C Arena 10:00am - till end of day - Inflatables / Water Walkers / Games until end of day 10:30am - Pet show (Arena Conference Room) 10:30am - 11:30am - Premium Bank Open / Prize Money (change-not &) 11:00am - Bingo @ Fair Building Noon - Pet Look Alike Contest (Arena Conference Room) Noon - Commissioners BBQ @ City Park *FREE* Noon - Livestock Award Ceremony 2:00pm - Talent Show @ Fair Building 5:00pm or after talent show is over - Exhibits Released - Premium Bank Open (Exhibits cannot be picked up until talent contest is over, approx. 5pm) 7:00pm – Motorized Rodeo (Outdoor arena)

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Practical Money Matters

Make Sure Your Freshman Gets a Money-Smart College Start

by Nathaniel Sillin

Does your college-bound freshman know how to handle money at school?

Campus life can test even the most disciplined young adults on money matters. In the final weeks before you help your student pack up for the dorm, it's a good time to pack in some money lessons as well.

Start with what college will cost. On average, the Class of 2015 graduated with a little over $35,000 in student loan debt, according to Edvisors (http://blogs.wsj. com/economics/2015/05/08/ congratulations-class-of2015-youre-the-most-indebted-ever-for-now/). Depending on your financial situation and how you've planned for your child's college education, start with an overview of how your student's college costs will impact your finances now and after graduation.

If your child will be paying off personal or student loans once they graduate, discuss how that reality should define financial choices throughout college.

That doesn't mean saving every penny and having no fun at all, but such a talk should reinforce how handling money intelligently, setting priorities and getting a jump on savings can position your child for a much stronger financial start

upon graduation.

Train them to budget.

If your child hasn't learned budgeting skills (http://www. practicalmoneyskills.com/ budgeting),it's time for a crash course. Budgeting is the first essential skill in personal finance. Teaching children to budget now gives them a head start on dealing with postgraduation debt or long-term goals like affording a home or car. Because teens often live their lives on smartphones, familiarize yourself with the growing range of budgeting apps (http://www.usatoday. com/story/money/2015/04/27/ budgeting-apps-affect-spending-habits/26190991/) to keep their money management on course.

Talk through on-campus banking and credit needs.

Many parents start their kids with custodial savings and checking accounts at their local bank when they are younger. If your bank has branches in the teen's college town, that relationship can easily continue. Responsible credit card use is also wise to start in college. Keep in mind that The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure (or Credit CARD) Act of 2009 requires that anyone under 21 without independent income have a co-signer to qualify for a card. As such, you'll be able

to keep track of your child's credit use. However, if they default, you'll be on the hook – so monitor your child's bank and credit relationships closely until you agree they're ready to manage them on their own.

Cover credit monitoring and identity theft. With smarter online thieves emerging every day, your child is at risk of identity theft from the minute he or she is assigned a Social Security number.

While most teens generally don't have a credit report until they start earning a paycheck at age 16, be on the lookout for fraudulent activity earlier (http://www.consumer. ftc.gov/articles/0040-childidentity-theft) and make sure they get in the habit of ordering the three free credit reports (https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action) they are entitled to each year.

Throughout college, consider sitting down with children so you can review their annual credit reports together.

Bottom line: There's plenty to do in the final weeks before your kids leave for college. Don't forget to reinforce important money lessons before they go.

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

Social Security Board of Trustees: Trust Fund Reserve Gains One Year for Projected Depletion Date WASHINGTON, DC The Social Security Board of Trustees today released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2034, one year later than projected last year, with 79 percent of benefits payable at that time. The DI Trust Fund will become depleted in 2016, unchanged from last year’s estimate, with 81 percent of benefits still payable.

In the 2015 Annual Report to Congress, the Trustees announced: • The combined trust fund reserves are still growing and will continue to do so through 2019. Beginning with 2020, the cost of the program is projected to exceed income.

• The projected point at which the combined trust fund reserves will become depleted, if Congress does not act before then, comes in 2034 – one year later than projected last year. At that time, there will be sufficient income coming in to pay 79 percent of scheduled benefits.

• The projected actuarial deficit over the 75-year long-range period is 2.68 percent of taxable payroll -- 0.20 percentage point smaller than in last year’s report.

“While the projected depletion date of the combined OASDI trust funds gained a year, the Disability Insurance Trust Fund’s projected depletion year remains 2016. I

agree with President Obama, we have to keep Social Security strong, protecting its future solvency. President Obama’s FY 2016 budget proposes to address this near-term Disability Insurance Trust Fund’s reserve depletion. By reallocating a portion of payroll taxes from Old Age Survivors to the Disability Trust Fund – as has been done many times in the past – would have no adverse effect on the solvency of the overall Social Security program,” said Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security.

“We believe that Congress must take action to reallocate a portion of the payroll tax rate between the trust funds to avoid deep and abrupt cuts or delays in benefits for individuals with disabilities who paid into the system while they worked and now need the benefits they earned to support themselves and their families,” Colvin said.

Other highlights of the Trustees Report include: • Income including interest to the combined OASDI Trust Funds amounted to $884 billion in 2014. ($756 billion in net contributions, $30 billion from taxation of benefits, $98 billion in interest, and less than $1 billion in reimbursements from the General Fund of the Treasury—almost exclusively resulting from the 2012 payroll tax legislation) • Total expenditures from the combined OASDI Trust Funds amounted to $859 billion in 2014.

• Non-interest income fell below program costs in

2010 for the first time since 1983. Program costs are projected to exceed non-interest income throughout the remainder of the 75-year period.

• The asset reserves of the combined OASDI Trust Funds increased by $25 billion in 2014 to a total of $2.79 trillion.

• During 2014, an estimated 166 million people had earnings covered by Social Security and paid payroll taxes.

• Social Security paid benefits of $848 billion in calendar year 2014. There were about 59 million beneficiaries at the end of the calendar year.

• The cost of $6.1 billion to administer the program in 2014 was a very low 0.7 percent of total expenditures.

• The combined Trust Fund asset reserves earned interest at an effective annual rate of 3.6 percent in 2014.

The Board of Trustees comprises six members. Four serve by virtue of their positions with the federal government: Jacob J. Lew, Secretary of the Treasury and Managing Trustee; Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security; Sylvia M. Burwell, Secretary of Health and Human Services; and Thomas E. Perez, Secretary of Labor.

The two public trustees are Charles P. Blahous, III and Robert D. Reischauer.

View the 2015 Trustees Report at www.socialsecurity. gov/OACT/TR/2015/.

—Mickie Douglas, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Salt Lake City

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