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Thursday, August 15, 2013 • Issue # 1009
Finding Creative Opportunity in the Wake of Loss
Local playright Raymond Shurtz derives inspiration from life’s difficult times by Bob Phillips, Contributing Writer BOULDER - Many a mile has passed since Raymond King Shurtz sat as a child out at the family cabin in Salt Gulch and listened to his father sing old Hank Williams songs, or his mother and aunts read their original poetry. But the creative juices have never stopped flowing for Boulder native and Escalante High School alumnus Shurtz, a multitalented writer, musician, playwright and actor who moved back here after spending much of his life growing up in Los Angeles. Local roots remain important for the stillblooming Baby Boomer, and his connection to both people and the land come through in his works. Several of his plays have been published and a number continue to be performed around the country, frequently involving Western and desert themes. He has acted in diverse plays and also produced more than 200 plays over the years. The LA Weekly selected Shurtz’s play “Bohemian Cowboy” as its pick of the week in 2009. That play revolves around the still unexplained disappearance of his father, Escalante native Dean Shurtz, in the Nevada desert in 2005. The show has been performed in Escalante, as well as in Los Angeles, San Francisco and other Western locales, to critical acclaim. Shurtz credits Boulder resident Todd Camp-
bell with providing the financial assistance he needed to launch the play on the West Coast. His most recent work, “Lounge,” was performed at the Burr Trail Outpost in Boulder Saturday night, and will be performed at Escalante Outfitters on Aug. 24. The hour-long show revolves around his work as a lounge performer in Phoenix the past couple of years,
and all the challenges and inspiration such work entailed. The location of the Boulder performance was special, Shurtz noted, as he used to play there as a child and the building was once his grandfather Clyde King’s old El Cow Rancho Motel where he and his father stayed more than once. Creative Opportunity cont’d on page 5
Toby and band headlined at Saturday night’s Redrock Women’s Music Festival in Torrey.
Redrock, Scenery, Energy...Music! Women’s Redrock Music Festival was Positively Fun
Bob Phillips
Raymond King Shurtz picks a few tunes at the Boulder Community Market Saturday while his companion, Baby, stands by patiently. Shurtz performed his latest play, “Lounge,” at the Burr Trail Outpost in Boulder Saturday night. He’ll reprise the work in Escalante at the Escalante Outfitters Aug. 24.
Affordable Care Act in Utah: What’s In It for You?
AARP Launches Simple Website with Answers SALT LAKE CITY Seven questions and about five minutes. That’s what it takes to get a basic look at what the Affordable Care Act means for an individual or family, on a new website set up by AARP. The national advocacy group for people 50 and older says HealthLawAnswers.org isn’t intended as a substitute for the health insurance exchanges that will be up and running in states this fall. However, says Alan Ormsby, AARP Utah state director, even people who don’t like the new law will most
likely be able to get something out of it. “What this is intended to do is get people thinking about, ‘What does this mean to me and how could I best use the Affordable Care Act’s benefits to my advantage?’” HealthLawAnswers.org doesn’t ask for any identifying information and AARP doesn’t track who uses it, adds Ormsby. Putting in your zip code and answering questions about your current insurance status, sex, family size and income produces a summary of possible benefits, things to consider
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if you’ll be getting or changing insurance coverage, and places to find more information. For low-income Utahns, the state is still trying to determine whether and how to expand Medicaid. Ormsby said he’s encouraged by what he calls Utah’s “thoughtful approach” to making the decision, by seeking recommendations from a wide-ranging community work group. “Would we like to have the full Medicaid expansion? Of course,” he said. “But we also realize that the political realities in Utah mean that we’re going to probably have to come up with a Utah-based solution.” Expansion could add more than 120,000 people to the Utah Medicaid rolls. Based on a first look at the ideas from the work group released earlier this month, Utah is likely to have a hybrid plan that blends what the feds require with what state lawmakers will agree to. That website is HealthLawAnswers.org, and the site is also available in Spanish, at healthlawanswers.aarp. org/es. —Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection
TORREY - By many accounts, the Women’s Redrock Music Festival surpassed hopes for a successful event. “Fabulous!” “Beyond expectations.” “Best one yet.” “Just when I think it can’t get any better, it does.” “Thanks for the best weekend I’ve ever had.” Hearing these comments or seeing them posted on Facebook reminds the organizers why they began the festival seven years ago. With near capacity crowds, Robber’s Roost, home of the festival, was for two nights the place to be. Program director Jeri Tafoya put together an extraordinary line up that had the crowd up dancing by 6pm. Toby and Friday’s headliner Antigone Rising kept the energy high the rest of the night. Saturday was 11 hours of nonstop music. Returning to the festival for the second time, Ellis had the Saturday afternoon crowd laughing, singing along and then lined up for two hours for an autograph and photo. The rap duo God dess and She convinced even the most reluctant that rap songs and rap artists can be beautiful and fun. Toby was movably touched by the flash mob dance. Later other artists who had performed earlier including Mona Stevens, Michelle Malone, and Antigone Rising joined Toby on stage with an impromptu version of “Folsom Prison.”
Talent, not ego, was the theme of the festival. Torrey provided perfect weather, welcome signs from the town as well as businesses, and warm hospitality as hundreds of music lovers from as far away as Florida and Alaska filled motel rooms and campgrounds. The entire town of Torrey felt like an extension of the festival. Torrey shopkeepers were hopping to keep up with the customers. On site, fifteen different vendors from areas such as Boulder, Moab, Salt Lake, and Las Vegas sold food, t-shirts, art, photography. A raffle and silent auction raised money for the Women’s Redrock Music Festival Scholarship. The crowd continued dancing each night with more music at The Patio andThe Saddlery.
Festival Director, Carol Gnade said, “This festival is a work of love and as each year passes, the community spirit and support grows stronger. After the hard work of putting this together, it is really gratifying to see the joy that everyone experiences during this magical event.” Although the weekend was about music, those who were there commented that it was also about the positive and loving power that women (and the men who love them) generate when they’re provided a safe and welcoming space. The talent, generosity and goodwill of everyone involved—from the volunteers to the performers—made The 2013 festival an amazing success. —Women’s Redrock Music Festival
Utah’s own 13 year old prodigy Sophia Dion, songwriter and guitarist, gave an impressive festival performance.
Dixie National Forest Temporarily Closes Panguitch Lake North Campground CEDAR CITY– The Panguitch Lake North Campground, located one-half mile west of the Panguitch Lake, on the Cedar City Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest, will be closed from Monday, August 12, 2013 through Thursday, August 15, 2013. The Panguitch Lake North Campground will be temporarily closed for road maintenance. The Forest Service will have a contractor chip seal the campground’s major travel corridors. The temporary closer is necessary to avoid any mishaps between campers and heavy equipment and to allow campers to enjoy their experiences without the disturbances of heavy equipment. The 50site campground is expected to re-open on Friday, August 16, 2013. Visitors wishing to recreate in the Panguitch Lake area will have the options of camping in Panguitch Lake South Campground, which has 18 tent-only sites; or White Bridge Campground, about six mile east of Panguitch Lake, which has 28 sites. Please visit the Dixie National Forest website for more developed and dispersed camping opportunities. For more information about this temporary closure, contact Rudy Bowen, Cedar City Ranger District Recreation Officer at (435) 865-3241. —Dixie National Forest Phone: 435-826-4400 Fax 1-888-370-8546 PO BOX 105 Escalante, Utah 84726 snapshot@live.com
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Garfield County Statement Regarding Prairie Dogs In view of the Garfield County Commission’s concern over the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County and in response to inaccurate propaganda which is circulating in local media, the Garfield County Commission issues the following statement: 1. Absolutely no out of county prairie dogs are being brought into Garfield County. 2. By unanimous vote of the County Commission, Garfield County opposed the Johnson Bench Sale because grazing privileges could be at risk. 3. Garfield County urges the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to mitigate the negative impacts prairie dogs are having on private land and to immediately solve prairie dog problems in the Panguitch Valley. 4. Garfield County has aggressively pursued emergency negotiations with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to trap and remove prairie dogs from schools, homes, businesses, hospitals, churches and other human cultural sites. Clare M. Ramsay Commission Chair
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Thanks to EVERYONE for a Great Tour The Garfield County Office of Tourism would like to thank all individuals who took part in helping make the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Bike Race a success. We were lucky to have it pass through different parts of our county during both Stages 1 and 2. We received ample amounts of media coverage both internationally and domestically. This area was showcased in a top-notch way. It was great to see the unique identity of each town as they got out and cheered on the cyclists. This is a world class event and Garfield County residents did a world class job in the spotlight. Thank you to the local organizing committees that were formed in each of the towns along the routes, including the mayors and council members of the towns, who helped identify people to create excitement throughout their communities. Thank you volunteers, there were so many—from organizing, to assisting with road closures, town clean up committees, individuals who donated time and talents and those who filled the streets cheering. This could not have been done without the enthusiastic volunteers county-wide. Thank you to the Sheriff’s department for their tireless hours in assisting the Tour of Utah team in identifying road closures that would make the least amount of community impact, closing the roads and providing security along the route as well as the security and protection provided by the National Park Service and Grand- Staircase Escalante National Monument in their jurisdictions as well. Thank you Garfield County EMS for providing ambulances to follow the route and having an organized plan
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in case other emergencies occurred in the county. Thank you to Panguitch City for all of their extra hours in promoting, planning and stepping up financially and executing what it requires to be a host city. Thank you to the Town of Torrey and the Wayne County Office of Tourism especially Adus Dorsey and Nycole Durfey for the hours they put in planning a great finish!! The start side and the Highway 12 route could not have happened without having a finish community on board. Thank you Search and Rescue volunteers for waking up so early to help with the road closures and directing traffic. Thank you to all who sponsored this event countywide, your financial contribution was appreciated. All-in-all this was a great multi-partnership collaborate effort showcasing some of the greatest towns and scenery the great state of Utah has to offer. Falyn Owens, Garfield County Office of Tourism
Breastfeeding Rates Up; UT Could Do More to Help New Moms SALT LAKE CITY This is World Breastfeeding Week. The health benefits of breastfeeding for babies and their moms have been well publicized, but a new report from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says doctors and hospitals could be doing more to help new mothers stick with it. According to the report, 77 percent of new moms start out breastfeeding but only 27 percent still are still doing so a year later. It suggests hospital maternity-room policies could set the tone, with immediate skin contact between mom and baby after birth, and not whisking infants off to a separate nursery. Those are big changes for some hospitals, said Dr. Leissa Roberts, assistant dean of faculty practice at the University of Utah’s College of Nursing. “Not quite 50 percent of Utah hospitals have rooming-in for moms and babes,” she said. “The definition for ‘rooming in’ is, does the baby spend at least 23 out of 24 hours in the presence of his mother?” Utah is doing better than the national averages, accord-
ing to the report. About 64 percent of Utah babies still are being breast-fed at three months of age - but by six months, that number drops to 37 percent. Roberts said that points to a need for more support for breastfeeding mothers, starting with those who are convinced at first that they plan to bottle-feed. “Typically when women say they’re not planning on breastfeeding, it’s for a reason that’s very manageable,” she said. “When you sit down and when you work through whatever the issue or reason is, nine times out of 10, women will end up saying, ‘You know what? I really want to try this, because I think it’s the best thing for my baby.’ “ Benefits of breastfeeding for babies include a lower risk of SIDS, protection from illnesses and improved cognitive development. For moms, the benefits include a lower risk of some types of cancer and less likelihood of postpartum depression. The CDC report card is at cdc.gov. —Chris Thomas, Utah News Connection
Each of us who came out to watch the Tour of Utah fly through our towns and our countryside has our own little story to tell. Generally, that story goes something like this: “Wow, look! Here they come! Holy cow, they’re gone!” We knew it would all go by very fast. But just how fast was still a surprise. So, it’s natural that we dwelled for the following week on all the incredible images that came through the news, through the web and through our friend’s postings on Facebook, just to make the event last a little longer. We have our own photo spread of the race on page 5, and could have made entire newspaper with all the wonderful images, but had to choose just a few. A friend who has lived here a long time said the Tour of Utah is the biggest event he’s ever seen in southern Utah. A group of us went over to Torrey to catch the finish and the scene at the finish line was very impressive--just like the pro sporting events you see on TV, with all of us, friends and neighbors, getting to be part of it. One guy I stood next to at the finish gate, as we were watching the racers come down the mountain toward Torrey on the jumbo TV said, “It’s great to see this, to share our local place with the world. Like right there…that’s where I got my first kiss!” The Tour of Utah made for a colorful and fun day. It will be great if can become a regular part of it. Erica Walz, Publisher The Wayne & Garfield County Insider
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Turning the Tide on Childhood Obesity by Dr. Janey Thornton USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services As the Department of Agriculture’s Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, I am on a mission to make sure all of our nation’s children have the best possible chance at a healthy life and a bright future. So, I’m very encouraged by some recent news from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): the rate of obesity among low-income pre-school children appears to be declining for the first time in decades. The declining rates show that our collective efforts—at the Federal, State and community level—are helping to gain ground on childhood obesity, particularly among some of the more vulnerable populations in our country. Low-income children are often at a big disadvantage when it comes to getting the food they need to grow up healthy and strong, which is why the nutrition programs and resources available through USDA are so vital. Programs like WIC— with its new, healthier food package offerings for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and young children, including more fruits and vegetables and more whole grains—and the Child and Adult Care Food Program—with its increasing emphasis on nutrition and physical activity for young children—are making a difference in the lives of millions of children. Our efforts don’t stop there. School-aged children are now getting healthier and more nutritious school meals and snacks, thanks to the support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative and historic changes implemented under the historic Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. We’re supporting healthy, local foods
in schools through our Farm to School grant program, and we’re improving access to fresh produce and healthy foods for children and families that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. So what can you do to make a change in your home and community? Parents and caregivers can use educational materials like Healthy Eating for Preschoolers and Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children to help teach young children healthy habits from the start. Teachers, principals and school food service professionals can use nutrition education materials like the Great Garden Detective curriculum provided through Team Nutrition to motivate older children to eat healthy and try new foods. Kids can explore MyPlate Kids Place and take the MyPlate Pledge to commit to making healthy food choices at school and at home. And parents, teachers, and kids alike can get active and learn about healthy foods with Let’s Move! in school, at home and in their communities. Don’t get me wrong—we still have a long way to go before America’s childhood obesity epidemic is a thing of the past. Far too many—1 out of every 8—preschoolers are still obese. Unfortunately, obesity in these early childhood years sets the perfect stage for serious health problems throughout the entire lifespan. We at USDA are proud of our ongoing efforts to ensure the health of America’s next generation, and we know that, combined with your efforts at home, we are beginning to see real results in thefight against early childhood obesity.
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Wednesday - Saturday, August 13 - 17 n Wayne County Fair Thursday - Saturday, August 14 - 17 n Garfield County Fair
Saturday, August 17
n Escalante Farmers Market,
St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 9am n Wayne County Farmers Market,
Red Cliffs Restaurant, Torrey, 9am COMING UP September 6-7 n Heritage Starfest, Capitol Reef N.P. and Bicknell Community Center
You can purchase tickets at eventbrite.com by searching “Billy Dean Under the Stars” or call Marlene Myers at 435-491-0394. Concert location: Next to Royal’s Food Town
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The Wayne Theatre red 2 PG - 13
Running time: 1 hr. 55 mins.
despicable me 2 PG
Back to School and Bedtimes
Running time: 1 hr. 38 mins.
With the start of a new School year, I would like to pass along information relating to the importance of students having regular bedtimes. A new study suggests students should have regular bedtimes to be successful in school. At the University College London, they studied the bedtimes of young children to see how sleep impacted student’s test scores in school. The long term study was of 11,000 children born between September 2000 and January 2002. The researchers tested children at ages 3, 5, and 7 years of age. The researchers found that children who went to bed at the same time each night had a higher test scores in reading, math, and spatial awareness than students who went to bed at irregular bed times after 9:00 p.m. The study also suggests regular bedtimes around age 3 had lasting effects on children at age 7, suggesting the toddler stage is especially important in cognitive development. Girls seemed to be more sensitive than boys to this routine at age 7, they said. The effects were cumulative, researchers said, as children who had irregular bedtimes at the time of all three tests scored consistently lower than those with regular bedtimes. The explanation may lie in two factors: social background and sleep deprivation. Students who went to bed after 9 p.m. were more likely to come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. Sleep deprivation, researchers said, harms brain plasticity — the brains ability to adapt and change. “Sleep is the price we pay for plasticity on the prior day and the investment needed to allow learning fresh the next day. Early child development has profound influences on health and wellbeing across the life course. Therefore, reduced or disrupted sleep, especially if it occurs at key times in development, could have important impacts on health throughout life.” Based on this research, I would suggest parents work on regular bedtime sleeping patterns along with sufficient time for students to arrive at school rested and ready for a new day of classroom instruction. I know this is something we will be working on with my children as we try to get back into a routine to start school. —Superintendent Ben Dalton
Attention Loa Elementary Parents Back to School Night is August 20, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is an Open House and your student’s teacher will be in their classroom to meet and greet you and will have the necessary paperwork that needs to be filled out for registration. Kindergarten Registration will also be held this evening. It will be in Mrs. Nicole Blackburn’s Room. Kindergarten students need to bring their birth certificate and immunization records with you. Mrs. Colleen Chappell will be there to go over your immunization record. All Kindergarten students will be attending school in the 374 S. 300 E., Bicknell morning session. Mrs. Nicole Blackburn will teach one morning class and Mrs. Ashlee Jackson will teach the other mornM&F 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. ing class. Times: 8:05 am - 11:05 am call for appointment Monday through Thursday and 435-425-3391 8:05 am to 12:05 pm on Friday.
8/16 (FRI) - 8:00pm 8/19 (mon) - 8:00pm 8/21 (wed) - 8:30pm 8/16 (FRI) - 6:00pm 8/17 (sat) - 4:00pm 8/19 (mon) - 6:00pm 8/21 (wed) - 6:00pm
General Admission: $6.00 Seniors 59 and over & Children 11 and younger: $5.00 www.facebook.com/TheWayneTheatre
11 East Main, Bicknell UT 84715 Wayne Middle School 6th Grade Orientation When: Monday, August 19 at 6:30 pm Where: Wayne Middle School Who: ALL 6th Graders and Parents We need all students and parents to attend this orientation. If you have any questions, please callus at 4253421. See you there!
Panguitch Middle School 7th Grade Orientation Meeting An orientation meeting for incoming 7th grade Middle School students and their parents will be held on Thursday, August 15, at 6:00 pm at the High School Auditorium. Students will meet teachers and learn class expectations and curriculum. School forms can be filled out, fees paid, immunization records updated, and lockers chosen, which will lessen the confusion on the first day of school. Remember that all incoming 7th grade students need a Tdap booster, and must have had a varicella shot or had the chickenpox (parent must sign the verification statement). Bring your updated shot records. Students must have the shot before the first day of school. Please plan to attend this meeting. It will help calm some of the firstday-of-school butterflies! If you have any questions, or need to enroll a new student, please call the Middle School at 676-8225.
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Garfield County School District Wednesday, August 14th
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Enter Exhibits (Home Arts, Fine Arts, 4-H at the Fair Building)
Child Find Notification
Thursday, August 15th
In accordance with Part B requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 04 and with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules, Garfield County School District offers free assessments and evaluation for children, aged birth through 21 whose parents, teachers, or others suspect of having an identifiable disability. Garfield School District is committed to ensuring that those students are identified, located, and evaluated, regardless of the severity of the disability, to identify if the student is in need of special education and related services. This child find requirement and practice also applies to those students enrolled in private schools. If you suspect that a child who is not currently receiving special education services is in need of an evaluation to determine if that need exists, please contact either Chris Kupfer, Garfield School District Special Education Director at 435-590-8144 or the special education teacher at your neighborhood school.
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8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Enter all Fruits, Vegetable and Flowers at the Fair Building Judging - Exhibits closed to the public 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ---- Livestock Show Weigh-In @ Triple C Arena 7:00 p.m.- 4-H Rabbit Show (Triple C Arena)
Friday, August 16th
9:00 a.m. - Livestock Show @ Triple C Arena 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Fair Exhibits, open to the public *Free Admission* 11a.m. -Noon – Premium Bank Open/ Prize Money NOON- Rides/ Laser Tag (Outdoor Arena)/ Inflatbles/ Bucking Bull (Fri & Sat) / Games until the end of day 1:30 p.m. - Horse Fun Day @ Green Outdoor Arena (pre-register by 1:00 p.m.) 2:00 p.m. - Bingo @ Fair Building *Great PRIZES* 4:00 p.m. – Mud Volleyball 5:30 p.m. - Greased Pig Contest 6 p.m. - Ping Pong Ball Drop (East of Fair building, 11 and under first, 12 and up directly after) 6:30 p.m. - Beautiful Baby Contest. We will start with youngest to oldest 0-6 months, 7-12 months, ending with 13-24 months (Outdoor Park) 6:30 p.m. - 4-Wheeler Rodeo, Infield by Outdoor Arena
Saturday, August 17th
8:00 a.m. - Fun Run (Meet at Fair Building) 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Small Animal check in 8:30 a.m. - Rabbit Arba Show and Presentation @ Triple C Arena 9:00 a.m. - Horse Shoe Tournament @ City Park –sign-ups start @ 9:00 a.m. that morning & ends @ 9:20 sharp. Tournament will start @ 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. - Fish Grab @ City Park Area (Split pond AGES: Up to 10, 11 and up) 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Fair Exhibits, open to the public *Free Admission* 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.- Judging Small Animals 10:00 a.m. - Livestock Auction 10:00 a.m. - till end of day- Rides/Games/Laser tag/Bulls, etc. 10:30 a.m. – Pet show (Arena) 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. – Premium Bank Open/ Prize Money 11:00 a.m. - Bingo @ Fair Building Noon - Pet Look Alike Contest (Triple C Arena) Noon - Commissioners BBQ @ City Park *FREE* Noon - Livestock Award Ceremony 2:00 p.m. - Talent Show @ Triple C Arena 2:00 p.m. - Dutch Oven Cook Off 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. - Eat Dutch Oven Cook Off ($2 a plate) 5:00 p.m. or after talent show is over - Exhibits Released- Premium Bank Open (Exhibits cannot be picked up until talent contest is over, approx. 5 p.m.) 7:00 p.m. – Demolition Derby (outside arena)
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Every1Counts Your Life Purpose is to Save Souls By Cynthia Kimball
I believe my life purpose is to save souls. I believe that is your life purpose, too. But what does that mean exactly? Yesterday I was at a doctor’s appointment. And there next to me was a young mother with her busy, young son who was exploring everything and in the process, testing his mother. It was actually fun watching him until his mother reacted to his behavior. She began yelling at him, slapping him around and grabbing one of his arms, flicking him from the floor then back up to the chair again. Unbelievably, this child did not cry. Immediately, though, my spirit told me I needed to communicate somehow with this mother and child. So I reached into my purse and pulled out a pen and little notebook. “Is it okay if I draw pictures with your son?” I asked her. “Oh, sure, sure,” she said. I then got up and sat down next to the boy and drew a huge smiley face. “Policeman,” he said. “Policeman?” “Policeman.” “What is his name?” I asked his mother. “Robert*.” “Robert, can you draw a picture?” I asked as I handed him the notepad and pen? And then he drew and drew, mostly scribble marks. To my astonishment, his mother was smiling and also asked him to draw pictures. “What is your name?” I asked her. “Silvia*,”. “Nice to meet you, Silvia,” I said as I shook her hand. “How old is Robert?”
“Three,” she smiled. After a few minutes, Robert got up out of the chair and began pulling on his mother. “He’s hungry.” “Oh, I’ve got some food,” I said. “Oh, no, no, thank you.” “Here, they haven’t even been opened,” as I handed her some dried apples and then later bananas. Robert, though, liked the bananas better. After some more conversation, Silvia and I found out we both attended college in the same state. In fact, we attended rival colleges. I handed her one of my business cards. “My cell’s on it if you need anything.” And even though Silvia was moving to another state, that same week, she invited me to come visit anytime.” “Here’s my cell,” she said. “Our apartment is only 700 square feet, but, please, come visit” she smiled. “Thank you so much, Silvia.” “You are so kind,” she said. “Oh, thank you.” “Thank you,” she smiled and waved goodbye. After they left, I thought, “This is what it means to ‘save souls’. This is our life pur-
pose. It is to make others’ lives better by showing we love and care for them. How otherwise, would a young mother, who I knew for not even 20 minutes, feel comfortable enough that she would invite me to come stay with she and her family? Mother Teresa, one of the best missionaries who ever lived, recommended to, “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier,” (BrainyQuote, 2013). We must remember that, “All persons are spirit children of God. He cares about each of his children and considers each one important. Because they are his children, they have the potential to become like him. Therefore, they are of great worth” (LDS.org, 2013). How will you save souls today? What will you do? Think quick as you will be placed in situations specifically designed for you and others. Someone’s soul, right now, is screaming for help, and for your help. Will you be there? Will you listen? Will you take action? I hope so. Because in the process of saving another’s soul. You will also save your own.
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The balding middle-aged man asked his barber, “Why do I have to pay full price for a haircut -- there’s so little of it.” “Well,” said the barber, “actually I only charge a little for cutting it. What you’re paying for mostly is my time searching for it.”
House Cleaning
I recently ran into the woman who used to clean our house, and was surprised to hear that she was still at it, despite her advanced age. “How do you manage it?” I asked. She explained her secret: “I only have clients who can’t see the dirt any better than I can.”
Political Liar?
A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. “My opponent has called me a liar. Rest assured, I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe.”
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Wedding Ring
After many years, her original wedding ring had become worn and thin, so she asked her husband to buy her a new ring as her anniversary present. But this time she asked him to buy her one with diamonds. They went down to the jewelry store to pick one out. As they waited for the clerk, she said to her husband, “My eyes aren’t as good as they used to be, so I’d really like diamonds I can see.” Having overheard their conversation, a customer standing nearby remarked, “Sir, it would be cheaper if you bought her glasses.”
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Wills, Trusts, and More How Do I Discuss Estate Planning with My Family and Loved Ones? by Jeffery J. McKenna
Estate planning is a very personal and private matter. As a result, many children and grandchildren are not aware of estate issues or the personal wishes of their parents and grandparents until it is too late to plan. And parents and grandparents are often reluctant to discuss such issues. Perhaps the best way to start the discussion with a parent is to ask questions such as, “Have you done any estate planning?” or “Are there any estate decisions that I need to be aware of?” Another alternative would be to ask your parents for advice on your own estate plan. This may lead to a discussion of their own plans. The questions do not have to initially focus on financial issues or on what individual beneficiaries will receive. Instead, the questions should focus on understanding the overall wishes of a parent and how you can help. A parent may not want to discuss issues relating to death; however, by waiting, the discussion may never occur. They could die without you knowing whether they have estate planning documents, where they are located, wishes pertaining to their illness, and final services. You should also remember that a discussion of your parents’ es-
tate planning needs may affect your own estate planning, and you may need to consider revising your own strategies. Conversely, if you are the parents, you may be uncomfortable talking about your own death. Or you may feel that your children would be uncomfortable speaking of your death. But by taking the time now to plan your es-
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tate, and to make your wishes known to your loved ones, you may experience a sense of security. You will have peace of mind knowing you’ll be able to financially provide for your loved ones after you’re gone, and you can rest at ease that you were able to discuss your wishes with those who may need to know, but are reluctant to ask. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is the former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council and a shareholder at the law firm of Barney, McKenna, and Olmstead with offices in St. George and Mesquite. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com.
Fence Lines
by Ray Conrad
The Turkey Herd A bunch of wild turkeys lives back of our place. Past the irrigation ditch. Sometimes I think one would make a fine roast, Or a tasty turkey sandwich. But mostly we just like to watch them feed, Whatever it is they eat. They’re big and goofy and colorful, And not that light on their feet. They strut through the pasture all stately-like, Or run, kind of hoppity-hippity. I feel that we’re lucky to have them there, Like some avian serendipity. They’re a gift from nature in our back field. We appreciate them, mightily, But watch where you walk when they’ve been in the yard. They go potty pretty untidily. “The Turkey Herd”(2008). From Fence Lines, by Ray Conrad, published by Avalanche Creek Productions, 2009.
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Sam was a student DJ at the local university radio station. During one shift, he ran through his material faster than expected. He asked listeners for requests, but no one phoned. So Sam played a few more wild hard-rock numbers and asked for calls after each one, but still no response. Finally he got serious with his audience. “Okay,” he said, “if I don’t get any requests, I’ll play something my parents would like.” The phone rang immediately.
Roughing It
A friend and his wife were considering traveling to Alaska for a trip that the husband had long dreamed of taking. He kept talking about how great it would be to stay in a log cabin without electricity, to hunt moose, and drive a dog team instead of a car. “If we decided to live there permanently, away from civilization, what would you miss the most?” he asked his wife. She replied, “You.”
AG MARKET NEWS Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Receipts: 494. Last Week: 619. Last Year: 751. Feeder Steers: wts under 450 lbs 4.00-5.00 higher; wts over 450 lbs steady. Feeder Heifers wts under 550 lbs 4.005.00 higher; wts over 550 lbs steady; Holstein Steers: to few for comparison with last week. Slaughter Cows: steady. Slaughter Bulls: steady. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2: 200-250 lbs 181.00-201.00; 250-300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs scarce; 350-400 lbs 161.00-175.00; 400-450 lbs 166.25-174.00; 450-500 lbs pkg 166.00; 500550 lbs 157.00-161.00; 550600 lbs scarce; 600-650 lbs 147.00-155.00; 650-700 lbs 129.00-143.00; 700-750 lbs 127.00-138.50; 750-800 lbs 126.00-136.00; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce. Holsteins Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs 61.00-96.00; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900-1000 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs 170.00-181.00; 250300 lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 138.00-153.00; 350-400 lbs 143.00-150.00; 400-450 lbs 136.00-148.50; 450-500 lbs 136.50-145.00; 500-550 lbs 142.00-143.00; 550-600 lbs 136.00-143.50; 600-650 lbs 131.50-141.50; 650-700 lbs scarce; 700-750 lbs 124.50128.50; 750-800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs 119.00-123.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900950 lbs scarce; 950-1000 lbs scarce; Heiferettes: 61.5098.50. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 66.00-75.50; Breaking 75-80% Lean: 72.00-81.75; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 55.00-65.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs 80.75-85.50; 1500-2220 lbs 89.00-96.75; Yield Grade 2 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-1985 lbs 78.5088.75; Feeder Bulls: 700-965 lbs 71.50-105.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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Tour of Utah From the Starting Line in Panguitch....
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Just a few photos from Tour of Utah Stage 2 from Panguitch to Torrey. Wish we had room for more! It was a REALLY fun day.
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...To the Finish Line in Torrey
Creative Opportunity cont’d from page 1
Shurtz’s 32 plays are diverse, but focus largely on the dramas that occur at bad times in people’s lives. Shurtz can certainly relate to such experiences in his own life. In 2011 he lost virtually everything he owned in a trailer fire in Boulder. What followed that unhappy experience, he said, was a “musical transfiguration” in which he felt his father’s musical spirit reconnect him with a new life. He decided to try his hand as a lounge performer, seeking artistic satisfaction and a slim, but viable living.
good. After all, you’re playing in a lounge, if you were really good you’d be playing in a stadium.” “Lounge” deals with what it takes to be a successful lounge performer, which more than anything according to Shurtz, is desire. Both original and cover songs are intermingled with tales of honky tonks, memories of his father, and various connections to place and people. There are moments of good humor and moments of potent emotion. “Good lounge singers understand that you have to want to be there, you’re not there because you want to get to somewhere else,” he said. Though some gigs can
“I’ve written a few comedies, but
my style tends to be drama on the worst day of a person’s life. They tend to all happen in one screwed up night. I believe that you can get the most out of dramatic situations from that.” He spent the next couple of years in Phoenix performing wherever he could get a gig, including at hotels, honky tonks and even a Tai food restaurant. But the unsuspecting audiences, who were expecting nothing and seldom came for his act alone, were often clearly surprised, Shurtz said. “I’d play for 50 bucks and a meal,” he said. “Most people won’t expect you to be very
be tough, and tips thin, Shurtz revels at times in the environments where he performs – even tough honky tonks have their own allure. “No one knows you. No one knows your story,” he said. Shurtz believes audiences in Boulder are actually more sophisticated than most he has performed for in the cities. But that doesn’t really surprise him
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since his mother, Geraldine King, told him many times that the plays she helped produce here in the 1940s would consistently draw 100 percent local attendance. Old-time local cowboys such as Max Behuinin would put away their ropes and spurs long enough to perform in plays like “Arsenic and Old Lace,” said Geraldine, who now resides in Phoenix and still writes. “People that come from here tend to love theatre, whether they’ve seen a lot of plays or not,” he said. “I think people in Boulder recognize what an important part culture plays in a community.” The town has changed a great deal since he was a child, even more so since his mother grew up here. But Shurtz observes that Boulder has evolved into a diverse mélange of people and talents. “Very formidable people here, individualists, but very community minded. There are some paradoxes here with people,” he said. “A lot of writers, a lot of musicians, a lot of artists.” The Kings included “five very strong women,” Shurtz said. “My grandfather had five daughters, all raised on a cattle ranch. My grandfather just didn’t like any men, any men that married his daughters. Just way typical I guess.” His father was a singer – the subject of “Bohemian Cowboy” and a huge inspiration for his son, who still loves to sing old Hank Williams songs and has a sticker on his guitar case that says “God Bless Johnny Cash.”
The trailer fire of 2011 left him hospitalized and cost him irreplaceable manuscripts and other personal items, but it also marked the beginning of his transfiguration. After getting out of the hospital, he returned to the trailer to find nothing left but a single item – his still-intact birth certificate, encased in a charred piece of plastic. Later, on his way to Phoenix to try to make his way as a lounge performer, he was driving by the Vermillion Cliffs and found himself in a near panic over his finances and prospects. Suddenly, an old song popped into his head: “Your Cheatin’ Heart” by Hank Williams, which he had performed with his father as a little boy. He turned on the radio, and that very same song was playing. That was the culmination of the “musical transfiguration” that motivated “Lounge” and which still motivates Shurtz now. His love of writing and theatre was born amidst the influence of a mother and her sisters who all wrote: “The sound of a typewriter, I can still hear in my head,” he said. But his love of music colors all his work, a passion that was fostered in him by his father, whose influence remains central to his songwriting, his playwriting and his life. “Music is the one art form that can bring the past, the present and the future into one,” said Shurtz. “It can create an instantaneous moment that’s all three.”
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Raymond Shurtz performing his play, “Lounge,” at the Burr Trail Outpost in Boulder. Dean Shurtz’s disappearance in Nevada’s Mohave Desert in 2005 has never been resolved. His pickup and hat were found, but no explanation or other trace has ever been uncovered. The elder Shurtz had suffered from dementia for some time before then, but left no clues behind to explain his walk into the desert. The mysterious loss of his father left Shurtz struggling for years, yet he continued searching diligently to find him for a long time. Dean
– who never lost his recollection of old song lyrics or the ability to play music in spite of an ever worsening memory – had gone on a number of disappearances in the past. “I always found him,” he said of his father’s previous disappearances. But the last time his father disappeared, in the end, all Raymond Shurtz found was the empty desert and recurring dreams of wandering under the desert sky searching, but never ultimately finding, his lost father.
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obituaries
Paulette Smith
PANGUITCH - Paulette Jonine Barnett Smith, 59, of Panguitch, Utah passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Panguitch. She was born February 25, 1954 in San Diego, California to John and Betty Cooper Barnett. She married Lindell Ray Smith May 18, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Paulette loved animals and being in the outdoors. She loved God and was a devoted Christian. She had a very kind and caring heart and loved others. Paulette is survived by her husband, Ray of Panguitch; daughter, Tammy (Jason) Johnson; grandchildren: Chason and Jaxon Johnson; step-daughter, April (Kenny) McNair; brother, John Barnett. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Shirley. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013, at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 200 N. 400 E. Friends may call at the ward chapel in Panguitch on Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. On line guest book www.maglebymortuary.com
LaWana T. Morrell 1929 - 2013
BICKNELL/ST.GEORGE - Our kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, LaWana Jane Turner Morrell, age 84, died August 11, 2013 in St. George, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 26, 1929 in Salina, Utah, a daughter of James Collier and Hazel May Oldroyd Turner. She graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1947. She married Chapman Meeks Morrell, June 3, 1948 in the Manti LDS Temple. They made their home in Bicknell, where they raised their five children. Meeks was a rancher and farmer, and LaWana was right at his side, helping in whatever manner she could. LaWana was a very active member of the LDS Church, serving in the Primary Presidency; in two different Ward Relief Society Presidencies and a Stake Relief Society Presidency; Primary and Relief Society Teacher; Visiting Teacher and Home Teacher with Meeks; and served as the Thurber Ward Bishop’s Wife for seven years; Organist and Pianist for all organizations; serving in the church for over 75 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and the Bicknell Literary Club. She enjoyed being a Wayne County Commissioner’s Wife for 16 years. LaWana enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and bottling fruits and vegetables; being a homemaker and a Mom; music, reading, crocheting, cooking, serving others, dancing with Meeks, and playing the piano and the organ. She is survived by her husband of St. George and Bicknell; her children: Rebecca and Richard Pace of Teasdale; Janie and Val Robinson of Washington City; Ramona and James McKim; James and Carrie Morrell, all of St. George; Marilyn Morrell of Santa Clara; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; sisters: Dawn Mangum of Bountiful and Claudia King of Provo; a sister-in-law: Bette Lou Turner of Cedar City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Collier and Hazel Turner; sisters and brothers: Veneta Turner; Willis and Luana Turner; Mark and Rula Turner; Scott Turner; Mable and Klar Jorgensen; brothers and sisters-in-law: Claud Mangum; Don Emery King; Dora Dean and Rex Mathis; Elwood and Ora Morrell; Ruben and Phyllis Morrell; Rebecca Lyle Morrell. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Bernie Laub for her kind and tender care of our dear Mom these last few months, and thanks to Zions Way Hospice for their help and care. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 16, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Friday morning from 10:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Bicknell Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Darlene Hilton, 74, passed away August 11, 2013 in Las Vegas. She was born December 27, 1938 in Salt Lake City, UT to Cyril James and Mildred Marie Hutchins Hardman. Darlene was known by everyone as “grandma”. She was loved and will be missed until we meet again in our Heavenly Father’s kingdom. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Lynn Hilton (Jason Scott Edwards) ; sons, Robert Paul Hilton and Michael Charles Barnes; grandchildren: Elexis, Brittany, Jennifer, Camber, Dakota and Devon; sister, Aloma R. Johnson; many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jonathan Noel Hilton; grandson, Austin Craig Heaton. Graveside services are pending for Saturday in the Panguitch Cemetery. Updated information will be posted on our website. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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Wallace Garth Heap HATCH - Wallace Garth Heap, Hatch Utah, age 77, passed away on August 9th, 2013 peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, in Cedar City Utah. He was born January 4th, 1936, in Hatch Utah to James Garth and Theora Barnhurst Heap. He married Marilyn Riggs in the St. George LDS Temple on November 25th, 1955. Wallace grew up on a ranch in Spry, Utah. His family lived and worked on the Ranch until they moved to Hatch, Utah when he was 16. He attended school in Panguitch, Utah. Wallace and Marilyn raised their family in Cedar City, Utah. Wallace was involved in the livestock and farming industry his entire life. He was the produce manager at Safeway for 30 years. He also worked as a custodian for the LDS Church for 10 years. He served faithfully in many callings including HIgh Councilor, Bishop, and Stake Presidency member. He and his wife served as missionaries in the Gunnison correctional facility, and two years as temple ordinance workers. Wallace loved people and enjoyed his association with all he met. He is survived by his wife: Marilyn Riggs Heap, Cherene Heap, Shera Lyn LeFevre, (Lloyd) Sharla Graf, (Brian) Michael Heap, (Connie) 15 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16th, 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar City Stake Center, 155 East 400 South. Visitation will be at the same location on Friday August 15th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and also on Saturday, August 16th, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at the Hatch, Utah Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to share memories and condolences on line at www.SereniCareofStGeorge.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com I learned a new word this week - peloton – ( it isn’t even in my spell check). In the Tour of Utah bike race, the main body of the racers is called the peloton, there are the break away riders that pull away from the peloton, but rarely do they even finish the race, in contention. The main body of the riders breaks the wind for each other and usually the winners in the long run. Tom Danielson from the USA was the over all winner after 6 days of racing. The Tour of Utah was a little overwhelming. Walking around before the start of the race, all of that goes into putting a team in the race, is mind boggling. Some of those motor homes from the teams were really big bucks vehicles. There were many teams from all over the world. This being the first time for something this big in Panguitch, it really went smooth, those that were responsible for bring this off, you did an incredible job. Many thanks to all of those volunteers that showed up to help out, you did good. The guy with the craziest job was the camera man that rode backward on a motorcycle, recording the race from the front. There were all kinds of camera work from the cars and a helicopter followed the race the whole way. I hope you saw some of the races on TV it was on channels 14 and 41 at different times. The best scenery of the race was in the Garfield Co., what a great PR program
for our All American Hwy. 12. I doubt that anywhere in the world of bike racing, would you see cowboys racing the bikers out at the Pines. We watched most of the races on TV and they kept showing our area over and over, especially the tunnels out at Red Canyon, even the Quilt Walk statue in town here, along with our down town area. Steve Miller came into some of the stores and introduced himself to Carlota from the Fire House Antiques, as the President of the SL Jazz. After he left Carlota’s husband ask her if she knew who the Jazz were and she thought they were a musical group in SLC. I left work out at Bryce, in hopes to make it to Panguitch to see them ride through town. When I reached 89, there were about 50 cars backed up, so I walked down to watch the race go by. From the time I could see them rounding the curve, till they rode out of sight was less than a minute. It gave me a whole new prospective on bike racing, it is a truly professional sport. I wish I could have been in Town to see the bikers round the corner at Main and Center, I hear it was really something. With all of our great scenery I doubt that any of them saw anything, being that close together they probably never saw anything but the back of the rider a head of them. I believe that the powers to be with the Tour of Utah were very happy with all the good that went into putting on
the Stage 2 of the race that they will be back. Southern Utah’s scenery will be too hard to pass up. They do 4 laps around SLC that could be done away with if you ask me. Another event in town that was almost as big was the High School Rodeo. Tony Beckstead said it was by far the biggest rodeo that he had put on. I was down there on Friday night and there were wall to wall horse trailers. Tony thinks that the economy must be recovering, some of those rigs cost over a ½ million dollars and you though that baseball was expensive. This week the Garfield County Fair is here. I think it is too late to make any entries, but come down to the fair building and see all of the great displays of art, agriculture and flower arrangements. The 4 H competition starts on Friday and the live stock auction will be on Saturday. There is so much to do and be entertained with, it is a fun event. Don’t forget the Commissioner’s free burger fest, at the rebuilt park pavilion. The close of the Fair as usually will be the Panguitch Lions Club Demolition Derby. This year there will be more cars and during the intermission, there will be a truck demolition derby. The last truck standing will be the winner. With cars hard to come by, maybe the trucks will the wave of the future. You can still buy tickets for $7.00 at the City Hall, County Building, Hitch-
ing Post trailer park, Rick Irish and at the Commissioner’s .luncheon. Tickets at the gate will be $10.00. There will be a lot of prizes giving out so hang on to your ticket. The last event of the summer will be the ATV rally. This rally keeps getting bigger and better. It started off 4 years ago and there were only about 25 riders and last year there were about 140 riders who showed up. There is a drawing for a four wheeler, to go to one of the riders. This year they have added another bike that will be raffled for $5.00 a ticket or 5 for $20:00. There will 14 Rally Rides that will meet any level of riding you would like, from beginners to high end riders. They even have an hundred milers. You can register at the Hitching Post Trailer park. The PHS Bobcats baseball team, has taking up where they off last year. The Cats went to Green River and beat Green River 9-0 and Price 14 -2. They went down to Valley for a tournament and beat Tabiona, Green River and Wayne. They have high hope for a 4th straight State Championship. When I get a schedule I will start putting it in the paper. Summer is coming to an end school starts next week, so take advantage of what events are left. I am in awe at the level of volunteerism that the people in Panguitch participate in. It really is prideful but a joy to say “ I live in Panguitch”. Mack O.
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and would like to be on the and wish them the best in their still exciting to watch them. Looking for a break from calendar you are welcome to new teaching and coaching ascooking this summer. Try one call Anita with the names and signments. of the many eating places we month and day of the birthday Ken and Artoise Platt have in our little Bryce Valley for that name. She will gladly called to be the Pack Comarea. Eddie’s Taco trailer puts add your information to the mittee Chairmen for the Henout the yummiest burritos and calendar. rieville and Cannonville Cub Fred & Katie Beesley Scouts. Congratulations to tacos six days a week from 5 10, not open on Sundays. The and their family have moved you both. Cubs are fun. churros are sooo good. The into the Matt and Kathy Jacob and Mary Rose had Pizza Place also has a won- Fletcher home in Cannon- Mary’s family from American derful assortment of pizzas ville. We welcome them here Fork here visiting last week. and salads to make you happy. to our Bryce Valley area. Fred Nelson family Reunion Clarke’s has all kinds of treats is the new Science teacher at was held in Cannonville last to serve you and make your BVHS and we are so happy to week. day brighter. Lance Foster has have him and his family here Henrieville Elders and a wide assortment of burgers among us. friends held a BBQ at Lance Congratulations to An- Jagger’s. He did a pit BBQ and other great sandwiches but my favorite is the “Cow- drea Brinkerhoff on becoming of a leg of lamb and smoked boy” burger with homemade the new Pre-school teacher. some salmon. Everyone refries. He also opens at 5:00 She will be super and we wish ally enjoyed the food and time P.M. Not to mention the great her a wonderful year with together. food places on top. It is a great the kids. We want to also Welcome Elder’s Bell adventure to go up on top and welcome Scott Henrie as the and Aamodt to our area. Eltry them all out during the hot new Counselor/PE person, der Bell is just out of the MTC summer for a break from the and Lacey Jensen as the new four days ago. They spoke in Language Arts teacher. Gary Henrieville today. Merrilee kitchen. Cannonville Ward is back Syrett and Karl Roundy along Platt sang today and it was into their newly remodeled with Scott Henrie will be beautiful. Samantha Chynward house. It is exciting to coaching the Boys Basketball oweth spoke on Girl’s Camp finally have it done and ready team with Gary being the head and did a great job. for the members to move coach. The new Volleyball Please call or email your things in. They will be meet- Coach is Janna Lee Jackson news to me so I can get it into ing this week to get all of the and Shiloh Syrett will be the the column for you. I repeat equipment and materials in new Assistant Girls Basket- that ANYONE is welcome to place. What fun will that be. ball coach and Kami Stevens share their news. Thanks to New things are always fun. will be the BVHS Head Cheer those who do or there would Henrieville Ward is going Advisor. We are delighted to not be a column. VS back to starting at 10:00 A.M. welcome all these new people again. If you have any changes or additions to the Lion’s Club Birthday calendar please call Dorsey Anita Fletcher at 679-8530. Adus is taking a break thisAdus week. If you are new to the area
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Congratulations to Whitni Syrett and Ashlynn Syrett on completing their “Young Womanhood Recognition Award. This takes a lot of hard work and concentration and is equal to the Boy Scout Eagle award. Way to go girls. Whitni is the daughter of Brady and Shawnee Syrett and Ashlyn is the daughter of Eric and Tracy Syrett. Thanks to everyone who attended the Mother’s and Daughter’s Picnic last week. It was a lot of fun and there was some very delicious food available. Thanks to all the Relief Society ladies, young women and primary girls who put a lot of time and effort into making this a fun evening for everyone. A great big thanks to all the ladies that brought the food. Five beautiful young ladies gave talks today about the Girl’s Camp adventures. They did a great job and it was fun hearing all the many things that the girl’s and their leaders did. This is for the Stake Young Women and they all come and love every minute of their time in camp. The girls who spoke were Elaina Le Fevre, daughter of Travis and Cheryl Le Fevre, Emilee Courtright, daughter of Dana Courtright, Tyerah Tebbs, daughter of David and Cherie Tebbs, Natalie Pollock, daughter of Gayle and Marie Pollock and Lexi Le Fevre, daughter of Barbie Le Fevre. Great job girls and your song was wonderful. Taylor Talbot sang a beautiful solo that was very touching. The Mystery Market is up and running and needs your input to keep it going. Bring your items to sell or trade, including produce, crafts, books, etc. On Tuesday’s you can also see Val Kelly there making Indian Fry Bread. It is yummy. The time for this Indian Fry Bread is 4 - 7 PM on Tuesday nights. Jaycee Cox Lindsay’s baby boy is coming along nice. He is still in the Primary Children’s Hospital and things are looking up for him. If you would like to help this young family with these medical expenses there has been an account set up at SBSU in Tropic in Jaycee Lindsay’s name. We sure wish this little guy the best of health soon and hope he gets to go home with his Mommy and Daddy very quickly. Grandparents in Tropic are Lucky and Sandra Cox. Well the bike race speeding through town was a big thrill for all who stood and watched as they flew by. They were so closely biking together that it was scary to think what might have happened had one of them fallen. Whew bad thought. There were as many support vehicles almost as there were riders but it was
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Roast pork, potatoes & gravy, green beans, apples, cake Tacos, beans & rice, green salad, peaches, tortilla chips & salsa, pudding Hot beef sandwich, potatoes & gravy, country veggies, apricots, cookie Hamburgers w/veggies, fried potatoes, chips, pears, apple crisp
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September 6th & 7th, 2013
Wayne County has some of the darkest skies in the continental United States. Come learn more about our beautiful night skies at the annual Heritage Starfest. Scheduled in early September rather than October this year, come join the fun!
Friday September 6
Saturday September 7
@Capitol Reef National Park
@Wayne County Community Center (Bicknell, UT)
2-5PM
Family Astronomy Activities @Ripple Rock Nature Center
8PM
Evening Program by Dennis Young @Capitol Reef Campground Amphitheater
9-11PM Stargazing, Capitol Reef Campground Overflow Parking Lot
7:308:30PM
Backyard Night Sky Observing with Kate Magargal
8:30-9PM Campfire Stories with Steve Taylor 9-11PM Stargazing with telescopes SÕmores around campfire
Supported by the Wayne County Travel Council at www.capitolreef.travel Donations made to Entrada to assist in funding our programming are greatly appreciated. For more information, go to http://www.entradainstitute.org
You are invited to an
Open House welcoming
Leah McGinnis as new superintendent of
Capitol Reef National Park on
August 29, 2013 4 pm–7 pm at the Historic Gifford House There will be a short program at 5 pm. The Open House is planned as an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately for the forecasted weather.
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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
August 15, 2013
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Security Title Company Of Garfield County No. 00020352 The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the West Entrance of the Garfield County Courthouse, located at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch UT 84759 in Garfield County, Utah on August 26, 2013 at 10:00 of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed originally executed by Walter Joe Jourdan as trustor, in favor of Lillie Mae Jourdan, as beneficiary whose beneficial interest has been assigned to Dave Higham and Christine Higham, husband and wife as to an undivided 50%, Eddie Joe Fox and Reatha R. Fox, husband and wife as to an undivided 25% and Comstock Financial Inc as to an undivided 25% interest, covering real property located at 227 North Main Street, Hatch, UT 84735 and more particularly described as: PARCEL 1: All of Lot 3, Block 2, Plat “A”, HATCH TOWN SURVEY. PARCEL 2: All of Lot 2, Block 2, Plat “A”, HATCH TOWN SURVEY. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the South 144 feet of the West 75 feet. The Current beneficiary of the Trust Deed is Dave Higham and Christine Higham, husband and wife as to an undivided 50%, Eddie Joe Fox and Reatha R. Fox, husband and wife as to an undivided 25% and Comstock Financial Inc as to an undivided 25% interest and the record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default are Terry Arnold Messer The sale is subject to bankruptcy filing, payoff reinstatment or any other circumstances that would affect the validity of the sale. If any such circumstance exists, the sale shall be void, the successful bidders funds returned and the trustee and current beneficiary shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damage. Bidders must tender to the trustee a $5,000.00 deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the day following the sale. The deposit must be in a form of a cashier’s check or bank official check payable to Security Title Company. The balance must in be in the form of a wire transfer, cashier’s check, bank official check (credit union official checks are not accepted) or U.S. Postal money order payable to Security Title Company. Cash payments are not accepted. A Trustee’s deed will be delivered to the successful bidder within three business days after receipt of the amount bid. Dated: July 23, 2013 Security Title Company of Garfield County, Trustee TRAVIS V. HATCH, Vice-President 15 No. Main Street/PO Box 177 Panguitch, UT 84759 (435) 676-8808 THIS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 1, 8 & 15, 2013 Notice OF TORREY Town Elections Filing Anyone wishing to file as a write in for a town office in Torrey must do so by September 6, 2013, at the town office. Mayor 4 year term and (2) Town Council Members, 4-year term each. Declaration of candidacy forms must be filed in person with the town clerk at 75 E 100 No Torrey Utah Paula Pace, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 1, 8 & 15, 2013 NOTICE OF HANKSVILLE TOWN ELECTIONS FILING The following offices to be voted on in the Hanksville Town Municipal General Election on 5 November 2013: Mayor - 2 year term and (2) Town Council Member - 4 year term each. Declaration of Candidacy Forms or Nomination petition must be filed in person with the Town Clerk at 30 S. Hwy 95, Hanksville, Utah. Filing dates are from 20th August to 22nd August 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lisa Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 1, 8 & 15, 2013 NOTICE OF ANTIMONY TOWN ELECTIONS FILING Anyone wishing to file as a write in for a town office in Antimony must do so by September 6, 2013, at the town office or with the town clerk. Positions: Mayor position and two Town Council members - 4 year terms. Declaration of candidacy fonns must be filed in person with town clerk. Roma Henrie, Town Clerk 435-624-3488 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 15, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICE: ORDERVILLE CLINIC DESTROYING PAPER MEDICAL RECORDS OF BIRTH DATES PRIOR TO 1992 The Clinic, formerly known as “Orderville Clinic”, managed by Garfield Memorial Hospital will be destroying all paper medical records of patients with birth dates before the year 1992. If you would like your medical records, please contact Connie Sawyer at Garfield Memorial Hospital at #435-676-1278 before August 31, 2013. After this date, the medical records will no longer be available. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 15, 22 & 29, 2013 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11, 2013. Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-2773(a39218): Donald K. and Jan Pierce propose(s) using 0.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (7 miles SW of Hatch) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. EXTENSION(S) 61-1936(a22635): Kane County Water Conservancy District is/are filing an extension for 0.0446 cfs or 2.5 ac-ft. from groundwater (2 mi. SE of Duck Creek Village) for DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 15 & 22, 2013
NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 8, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District (the “District”) adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) in which it authorized and approved the issuance of the District’s electric revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $650,000, to mature not later than October 1, 2044, to be sold to the Permanent Community Impact Board of the State of Utah (the “Purchaser”) at a purchase price equal to their par amount, and to bear interest at a rate of 1.50% per annum. The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the District pursuant to (1) the Resolution, (2) the Notice of Loan Authorization and Conditions dated July 18, 2013 (the “Loan Authorization Letter”) from the Purchaser to the District, and (3) a bond resolution or indenture to be approved by the Board. A copy of the Loan Authorization Letter was attached to the Resolution at the time of the adoption of the Resolution. The Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of financing some or all of the costs of the acquisition and installation of an electric generating unit and related facilities and equipment and paying costs of issuance of the Bonds, all as set forth in the Resolution. A copy of the Resolution (including a copy of the Loan Authorization Letter) is on file in the office of the District, located at Highway 276, Mile Marker 27, Ticaboo, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the Clerk/Secretary from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Resolution and the Loan Authorization Letter shall be so available for inspection for a period of at least 30 days from and after the date of the publication of this notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, pursuant to law, for a period of 30 days from and after the date of the publication of this notice, any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the above-described Resolution or the Bonds or any provisions made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause. DATED this 8th day of August, 2013. TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By /s/ Justin Fischer Clerk/Secretary Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 15, 2013 LOCKERS AVAILABLE The remaining lockers from the Wayne School District locker bid are available to be purchased for $20 a section on a first come first serve basis. Interested persons may inspect the lockers at either Wayne High School and/or Wayne Middle School. Payment is due at the District Office before lockers can be picked up. Questions may be directed to Wayne School District Office or Wayne School District Maintenance staff, Shane Bradbury or Eric Trogerson. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 8 & 15, 2013 Garfield County School District Public Budget Amendment Hearing Notice Thursday, August 15th , 2013 Garfield County School District will be proposing to the Board of Education a budget amendment hearing for fiscal year 2014. This budget amendment hearing has been scheduled at Bryce Valley High School at 4:00PM, on August 15th, 2013 in conjunction with the regular monthly Board of Education meeting. A copy of the budget can be obtained from the District’s internet web site or from the District Office at 145 E Center Street, Panguitch, Utah, 84759. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 8 & 15, 2013
Red Cross Rewards Blood Donors as Summer Winds Down
SALT LAKE CITY With the arrival of Labor Day and the unofficial end to summer, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to roll up a sleeve and give blood or platelets to help ensure sufficient supplies over the holiday weekend. Those who present to donate between Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards, and all donors will walk away with the instant gratification that they may be helping to save more than one life. “The summer may be coming to an end, but the work of the Red Cross is far from over,” said Julia Wulf, CEO of the Red Cross Lewis and Clark Blood Services Region. To help spur additional donations over the Labor Day weekend, all presenting blood and platelet donors between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2 will also receive a complimentary Red Cross T-shirt. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org/summer for more information and to make an appointment to help save lives. —American Red Cross
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, on August 8, 2013, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District (the “District”) adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”), providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $650,000 of non-voted electric revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) of the District and calling a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and the potential economic impact that the Project to be financed by the Bonds will have on the private sector, pursuant to Section 11-14-318, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended. The District intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of financing some or all of the costs of the acquisition and installation of an electric generating unit and related facilities and equipment (the “Project”) and paying costs and expenses incident thereto. The District intends to issue and sell the Bonds to the Permanent Community Impact Board of the State of Utah in a principal amount not to exceed $650,000. The District will not pledge any taxes for the payment of the Bonds. The Bonds will be payable solely from the revenues of the District’s electric utility system. The Board will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting that begins at 6:30 p.m. on August 29, 2013. The public hearing will be held at the regular meeting place of the Board at the LDS Church — Ticaboo Branch, Highway 276, Mile Marker 27, Ticaboo, Utah. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Prior to the public hearing, written comments may be submitted to the District, to the attention of the Clerk/Secretary of the District, at Highway 276, Mile Marker 27, P.O. Box 2140, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. DATED this 8th day of August, 2013. TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT By /s/ Justin Fischer Clerk/Secretary Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 15 & 22, 2013 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, GARFIELD COUNTY, UTAH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Utah Code, Title 17B, Chapter 1, Section 643, the Governing Board (the “Board”), of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District, Garfield County, Utah, on August 8, 2013, during a Regular Meeting reviewed a tentative rate increase for water, wastewater, and solid waste services, and rule changes for the District. On that same date the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the rate increase for water, wastewater, and solid waste services, and rule changes for the District to be held on August 29, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, PO Box 2140, LDS Church - Ticaboo Branch, Ticaboo, UT 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the proposed rate increase for water, wastewater, and solid waste services, and rule changes for the District. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the rate increase for water, wastewater, and solid waste services, and rule changes for the District, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the rate increase for water, wastewater, and solid waste services, and rule changes for the District can be examined at the District’s offices located at Hwy 276, Mile Marker 27, Ticaboo, UT 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 15, 2013
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The Outsider by Bob Phillips
The World At Our Doorstep The cluster of bicycle racers moves as a single organism over the asphalt, quieter than a desert breeze, gliding up the grade to Head of the Rocks and then down the winding highway into the lush green canyon of the Escalante. Ahead of the peloton two racers push the pace, and ahead of them, dozens of vehicles lead the procession. Dozens more follow behind. Circling above is a chopper providing live video coverage of this grueling leg of the Tour of Utah, beamed to tens of millions of racing enthusiasts around the globe.
The race from Panguitch to Torrey last week covered 131 stunningly beautiful but brutally challenging miles of road. Nearly 10,000 feet of elevation were traversed by the superbly fit competitors, with the road reaching elevations far higher on Boulder Mountain than on the legendary Tour de France. It isn’t every day that an event with such global reach passes through these still remote parts. It wasn’t all that long ago when the pavement dead-ended in Boulder, and anyone wanting to travel over Boulder Mountain better be
scenic roads in North America. The isolation of Boulder – formerly the end of the line, essentially, in one of the most inaccessible parts of the lower 48 states – was over. The world was now arriving. So when the big media parade that accompanied the Tour of Utah penetrated this spectacular canyon country last week, many area residents couldn’t help but speculate on what effect the publicity might have, perhaps making the Escalante even more of a magnet through exposure to a huge worldwide television audience. Lo and behold, the video feed from the media went out just before the procession reached Escalante, and didn’t come back on until the racers were near the Chris Lake turnoff up on the mountain – probably the most scenic leg of the race. Escalante and Boulder, the only two communities that exist on that section of road and which might potentially reap the benefits of having the world see their little piece of the Earth – were not displayed to the outside world. Some, of course, might say that’s just fine, because
Thus one of the greatest paradoxes of living in such a place comes to the fore... over how much they really want the world coming to their front doorstep. Along the way, hundreds of tourists and locals cheer the racers on, clearly excited by the buzz of energy racing through the isolated spaces of the Escalante. An impromptu 3-piece band in Boulder serenades the racers with “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain,” drawing smiles and laughter from the otherwise intense competitors.
ready for a tough and adventuresome ride. But then the highway was paved, and the whole world soon came to visit. Some who saw the brand new connection to the world as a godsend back in the mid-1980s began to wonder if they had been mistaken after all. Highway 12 became world-renowned almost overnight as one of the most
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The peloton hustles up the hill in Boulder Wednesday, after being briefly serenaded by an impromptu 3-piece band playing “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain.” The musical interlude drew some smiles and a few laughs from the otherwise intense competitors. Lots of Boulder townsfolk turned out to watch the world-class competitors race by.
they don’t really want the world to know any more about the Escalante than it already does. A few might suggest that more than some cosmic coincidence was at work, that perhaps the very living spirit of the place somehow short circuited some wires just because it doesn’t welcome any more exposure. Thus one of the greatest paradoxes of living in such a place comes to the fore— a conflict both among and within many individuals—over how much they really want the world coming to their front doorstep. On the one hand is the understandable desire and push for increased commerce, increased tourism, improved business opportunities and beneficial economic develop-
ment that might help keep young people here. In the other corner are those who say Stop!: This is one of the Last Best Places around (although my native state of Montana has already taken that slogan for itself); don’t do anything to increase the already teeming hordes and risk ruining this special place forever. This debate is not unique to southern Utah and the Escalante. It has taken place in special places all across America, and no doubt the world. Certainly, it continues in Montana. But most locales – including many in my native state – have already lost their options. Development overran everything, and often not in a very
pretty fashion. It’s too late now to undo the effects of uncontrolled strip development, loss of prime agricultural land, construction of endless chain store malls, subdivisions with nearly identical, ugly, overbuilt houses – too late to try to develop human civilization in a more natural, harmonious and aesthetic fashion. I’ve heard some who say, “Forget Montana. Don’t go there. It’s been ruined.” This, of course, is nonsense. Yet it does reveal how many feel about the changes that have come and lent an insipid, homogenous uniformity to once diverse American towns and cities. Here in the Escalante, “progress” has not “progressed” quite as much – yet. The challenge of eking out a living here, and the reasonable desire to foster positive economic development, operate in tandem with a yearning to hang onto something old and vital and precious. Who knows? Maybe there is a kind of living awareness out there in the Escalante’s broken landscapes. Maybe, just maybe, it had something to do with killing the live video feed of its rocky heart, keeping the world at bay just a little longer, an ancient landscape buying just a little more time. Bob Phillips is a writer living in Boulder who comes from Montana, a place he believes has not been ruined in spite of the world.
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HELP WANTED BRYCE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Part-time Paraprofessionals Garfield School District POSITION AVAILABLE: Bryce Valley High School is hiring two part-time Paraprofessionals. These positions will be up to 28 hours per week with no benefits. SALARY: Beginning paraprofessional hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education preferred, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff, 435-679-8835, and application packets to: Bryce Valley High School P.O. Box 70, 721 West Bryce Way Tropic, Utah 84776 Online application available www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Open until filled Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/22
BRYCE VALLEY ELEMENTARY Para Educators Garfield School District POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield School District is hiring Para Educators in Bryce Valley Elementary for Special Ed, Intervention, computer lab, and reading. These positions will be up to 28 hours per week without benefits. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School District’s Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or maycomplete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Layne LeFevre or Janece Pollock at 435-679-8619, and application packets to: Bryce Valley Elementary P.O. Box 286, 500 West Center Tropic, UT 84776 (435) 679-8619 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: August 16, 2013 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/15
WAYNE COUNTY Bookmobile Summer/Fall Schedule
Monday Every 2 weeks August 12 & 26 and September 9 & 23 Torrey East Main St. 12:30pm - 1:15pm Teasdale Old Church 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 August 13 & 27, Sept. 10 & 24 Hanksville Elementary 1:30 - 3:00pm (Tuesdays @ Loa Elementary starting in September)
BRYCE VALLEY HIGH FOODSERVICE MANAGER Garfield School District Garfield School District is now accepting applications for a food service worker at Bryce Valley High School. The position is a 28-hour manager position. SALARY: Beginning food manager hourly rate according to the 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. ($12.19) QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a High School Diploma. Must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff 435-679-8835 and applications packets to: Bryce Valley High, PO Box 70, Tropic, UT 84776. Online application available at: www.garfield.k12. ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: August 16, 2013 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/15
PANGUITCH HIGH SCHOOL Part-time Para educator Garfield School District Garfield School District is hiring a part-time para educator for concurrent enrollment/ed-net classes in Panguitch High School. Some evening classes may be required. This position will be 19.75 hours per week. SALARY: Beginning Step and Lane according to the 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Certified Salary Schedule. This position has no benefits. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education preferred, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Knowledge of computer and audio/visual equipment is preferred. All applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicants must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District Classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Rod Quarnberg, 435272-6849, or rod.quarnberg@garfk12.org , and application packets to: Panguitch High School, P.O. Box 393, Panguitch, Utah 84759. Online applications are available at: (http://www. garfield.k12.ut.us/index.php/do/employment) Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: August 16, 2013 Garfield School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action and ADA 8/15
ESCALANTE ELEMENTARY PART TIME P. E. PARA EDUCATOR Garfield School District Garfield School District is hiring a part-time P.E. Para Educator in Escalante Elementary. This position will be up to 19.75 hours without benefits. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Eugene King, 435-231-9041, and application packets to: Escalante Elementary P.O. Box 248, 50 North 300 East Escalante, UT 84726 (435) 826-4247 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE:Open Until Filled Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/15
ESCALANTE HIGH SCHOOL MATH PARA EDUCATOR Garfield School District Garfield School District is hiring a part-time math Para Educator in Escalante High School. This position will be up to 19.75 hours without benefits. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2013-2014 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule ($9.16 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Eugene King, 435-2319041, and application packets to: Escalante High School P.O. Box 228, 800 East Hwy 12 Escalante, UT 84726 (435) 826-4205 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/15
REAL ESTATE ESCALANTE PROPERTY - 575 S. Center St. 1/2 to 3 acres for sale, price negotiable. Out of greenbelt, all 7 years back taxes paid, making perfect building lots. Water neg. Flat ground w/mature trees on west boundary. Seller motivated. 435-826-4982 or 435-6909455 or 535-690-9456 rtn 3 ACRES FOR SALE - In Loa. Beautiful views, power and water accessible. $23,999. Call 435-691-0689 8/29 TORREY - SANDCREEK RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND is for sale. Serious inquiries, only. Call 435-4253577 8/29
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The Wayne & Garfield County INSIDER
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Practical Money Matters
Should You Become Executor of Someone’s Estate? One of the most important decisions you’ll make when writing your will is determining who should be named executor of your estate. Even if you’re just leaving behind household goods and a small savings account, someone – whether appointed by you or the state court – must settle your affairs. Some people consider it an honor – or duty – to take responsibility for ensuring that their loved one’s final wishes are carried out. But serving as an executor can be onerous and time-consuming, even for those with a strong financial or legal background. In a worstcase scenario, executors who act imprudently or in violation of their duties can be sued by beneficiaries and creditors. Plus, you’ll likely have to deal with the dreaded probate, a court-supervised process of locating and determining the value of the deceased’s assets, paying final bills and taxes, and distributing what’s left to the heirs. Before you agree to serve as an estate’s executor, make sure you understand what will be required of you. Major responsibilities often include: • Manage paperwork on behalf of the estate, including the will, trusts, insurance policies, bank, investment and retirement account statements, birth and death certificates, marriage, prenuptial agreement or divorce papers, military service records, real estate deeds, tax records, etc. • If the estate is complicated or likely to be contentious,
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by Jason Alderman you may want to hire a lawyer and/or accountant to help navigate the maze of paperwork. File a certified copy of the will with the local probate court, which will determine if probate is necessary. If the probate court confirms you as executor, you’ll be issued a document called “letters testamentary,” which gives you legal authority to act on the estate’s behalf, including opening a bank account in the name of the estate to pay outstanding debts (loans, utilities, medical bills, credit card balances, etc.) Notify all interested parties of the death. These might include: government agencies (Social Security, Veterans Administration, Medicare, U.S. Post Office, DMV); financial institutions; creditors; current and former employers; retirement plan administrators; investment firms; insurance companies; doctors and other professionals; landlord or tenants; utilities, etc. You’ll often need to send a copy of the death certificate to close out accounts, claim insurance benefits, change ownership of assets or accounts to the estate or a beneficiary, so order ample copies through the funeral home or county health department. Locate assets, including personal property, bank accounts and safe deposit box contents, and ensure that they are protected until sold
or distributed to inheritors. This may involve updating home and car insurance, changing locks, overseeing appraisals of property that must be sold, etc. • Collect money owed to the estate, such as outstanding wages, insurance benefits, retirement plan benefits and rents. • Notify heirs about their bequest. • File the deceased’s final federal, state and local tax returns, as well as federal and state estate tax returns, if applicable. • Once probate has closed, you will distribute the remaining assets to named beneficiaries. • Because acting as an executor can be very timeconsuming (often taking months or years), you are allowed to charge the estate a fee for your time – usually a percentage of the estate’s value, as dictated by state law. In short, both parties should thoroughly understand what’s required of an estate’s executor to make sure it’s a good fit. There’s no shame in saying no if it’s beyond your abilities, and plenty of professional help is available – and advisable – if you do need assistance. Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial education programs. To Follow Jason Alderman on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney
August 15, 2013
World Famous
Red Steagall
September 7 at 7:30 P.M.
Red Steagall Joins the Bar G Wranglers
for an Exciting Night of Music, Food and Fun! Ticket Price $10 or Included with Meal Purchase
Local Discount: 25% Off Meal Pricing!
Sevier Valley Medical Center Affiliated Providers
Justin Abbott, DO Family Medicine
Brent Allen, DO General Surgery
Lance Allen, DO Family Medicine
Kevin Anderson, PA-C Physician Assistant
Jeffrey Brown, DO Family Medicine
Devone Burton, MD Radiology
L. Jeffery Chappell, MD Family Practice
Kyle Christensen, PA-C Physician Assistant
David R. Crimin, DO Family Medicine
Mark R. Greenwood, MD Family Medicine
Mark W. Greenwood, MD Family Medicine
Bret Hilton, PA-C Physician Assistant
Robert Nentwich, PA-C Physician Assistant
Rebekah Patterson, FNP Physician Assistant
David Pope, MD Family Practice
*also provides obstetrics
Roger D. Blomquist, MD Radiology
*also provides obstetrics
*also provides obstetrics
*also provides obstetrics
*also provides obstetrics
Dixie Rasmussen, CNM Certified Nurse Midwife
Sherree Rechtsteiner, FNP Physician Assistant
James Thomson, MD Internal Medicine
Daniel Smith, MD Family Medicine
*also provides obstetrics
Gary Zeluff, MD Orthopedics
The Great American Stampede Thunders Into Cedar City CEDAR CITY - As host to over a dozen popular festivals, Cedar City has earned its nickname “Festival City U.S.A.” This year on September 6th and 7th, one of Cedar City’s most popular festivals returns as Southern Utah University and the Cedar City Lions Club celebrates Utah’s Western Heritage with the 12th Annual Great American Stampede Rodeo, two nights of quality rodeo events with a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). SUU Rodeo Team Coach Shane Flanigan explained that invitations were extended to collegiate rodeo teams across the region, including Utah State University, Weber State University, Snow College, Dixie State University, Utah Valley University, Salt Lake Community College, Idaho State University, Mesa State College, Colorado Northwest Community College, and College of Southern Idaho.
“We expect to see some their hand at mutton busting great young talent at this ro- and the cash calf. Enjoy two deo,” said Flanigan, “These Big Nights of Rodeo on Sepathletes are really dedicated to tember 6th and 7th! their sport and are determined Tickets for the rodeo can to do their schools proud.” be obtained at Cal Ranch, IFA, The Iron Rangers Arena and Jolley’s Ranch Wear. at the Cross Hollow Event —The Great American Center will be the sight of Stampede bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, and more starting at 7 p.m. both nights. Also featuring the Cowgirl Stampede Drill Team, Flag presentation honoring the 222 Battalion, and the famous specialty act of Tomas Garcilazo, the Charro Tradicional internationally acclaimed horseman and rope artist. The kids will laugh with the ro- Great American Stampede Rodeo deo clowns and try Queen Brinkli Staley.
Jesse Spencer, MD Family Medicine
*also provides obstetrics
Blake Zobell, DPM Podiatry
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Tomas Garcilazo, the Charro Tradicional, is this year’s specialty act at the Great American Stampede in Cedar City on September 6th and 7th.