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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Issue # 1164
Bryce Canyon Celebrates 2016 National Park Service Centennial with Ribbon-Cutting and Film Premiere
BRYCE CANYON N.P. National Parks are an American idea and nationwide, on August 25, 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) Centennial is being celebrated. Bryce Canyon National Park commemorates the day by hosting a grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Visitor Center museum, followed by a film premiere, “Bryce Canyon Memories.” Superintendent Lisa Eckert invites you to the Visitor Center Plaza at 1:00 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with
complementary cake to thank you for supporting your parks. 80% of all entrance fees remain in the park for special projects that connect back to you, such as the newly redone exhibits, entitled “Scales of Time.” Visitor Centers are one of the best ways to orient you to your park, and the interactive exhibits showcase the interplay between the earth’s history (power of erosion), biological life zones, night skies, and human ties to the land—all important threads in the Bryce Canyon story.
Stories continue at 4:00 p.m. at Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill, in Bryce Canyon City, as a new oral history documentary is unveiled. Southern Utah University filmmaker Jon Smith describes the documentary as, “a visual and audio exploration of the first 100 years of Bryce Canyon National Park through those individuals who visited, lived, and worked in the park.” Each of the 412 national NPS Centennial Cont'd on page 2
Seventy Corps Members Head Out for Backcounty Training in August
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Delacey R. Randall gives a demostration to the Conservation Corps members. ESCALANTE - For the fifth year in a row Conservation Corps members from Utah, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico will spend the last two weeks of August in Escalante training to go out into backcountry, where they’ll spend their days running chainsaws and their nights camping under the stars. Once training is complete about 70 Corps members who are employed by the Escalante River Watershed Partnership
(ERWP) will work to remove almost 500 acres of Russian olive and other invasive species between September 1 and November 30. Established in 2009, ERWP is a group of private and public partners: government and non-government organizations, business owners, private landowners and individuals, who have come together to restore and maintain the natural ecological conditions of the Escalante River and its water-
shed. This project has many benefits both to the community and the Corps members who spend their fall working here. Woody invasive species alter river processes, including flooding, change in habitat for native fish species, and loss of native cottonwood and willow stands. ERWP’s multi-year activities will culminate in the restoration of the functions and processes of a healthy Escalante watershed. So far more than 4,500 acres of Russian olive have been treated and retreatment will continue in the future to maintain what has been accomplished. The partnership has also created five full time jobs in Escalante and Boulder and more than 400 conservation corps jobs over the last seven years. One corps member says, “I feel this work tremendously helped my career choices and opportunities that I may pursue. It broadened my horizons and made me a better person”. Please join us in welcoming this year’s crews to the neighborhood. —Grand Staircase Escalante Partners
Ripple Rock Nature Center: Partners in the Park
by Jessica L. Harris, UtaH VaLLey UniVersity intern CAPITOL REEF N.P. Capitol Reef National Park’s Ripple Rock Nature Center provides local community youth, along with the general public, an exceptional opportunity to experience and learn about the park’s natural and cultural history through daily hands-on programs, Junior Ranger activities, and interactive displays. The nature center helps to educate youth and coUrtesy caPitoL reef nationaL Park enhance their understanding of American Indian History, and has been a terrific experi- Reef Natural History Associapioneer history, geology, pale- ence to have people from dif- tion. Youth-orientated sales ontology, astronomy, wildlife, ferent organizations all work- items enable families to conand much more. The goal of ing together. The National tinue engaged learning beyond the nature center is not to sim- Park Service provides the fa- their park visit. One exciting ply teach park visitors about cility, which also acts as the sales item is an affordable the many wonders within the park’s Junior Ranger Station. table-top telescope that brings park, but to foster curiosity Park Rangers train interns that the exploration of the planets through hands-on activities. work there. Interns from Utah into focus. Ripple Rock Nature Center Valley University, Student Ripple Rock Nature Center programs and displays target Conservation Association and has become a destination within family groups, but there is the Great Basin Institute pres- Capitol Reef National Park, something fun for everyone to ent daily programs. An addi- through these partnerships. This enjoy. tion to Ripple Rock Nature educational and recreation expeThe success of Ripple Center this year is a unique rience in itself is well worth the Rock Nature Center hinges gift shop run by the Capitol drive and serves the minds and on partnerships. It is amazing bodies of both youth and those young at heart. Call the Visitor REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST Center at 435-425-3791 for more FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED information. IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
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MOSTLY SUNNY the entire week, with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Lows in the upper 40s, low 50s. Slightly breezy all week, with winds 9-12mph. No precip in the forecast.
Discovery Road Releases “Sheep Count,” The Story of Sheep Farming in Central Utah
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Amy Jorgensen with the Neil and Diane Jorgensen family farm in Mt. Pleasant and television co-host Maryda Nicole Gallo show off a new litter of puppies during recent taping of the "Sheep Count" episode of Discovery Road. The black and white pups will grow into sheep dogs and become an important part of the Jorgensen Farms operation. MT. PLEASANT “Sheep Count,” the newest episode of “Discovery Road,” the MPNHA series that grew out of a desire to tell the stories of the Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area and its people, will begin airing in the next two weeks on central Utah community television stations. “Sheep Count” provides an educational and entertaining visit to the sheep farms in central Utah and explores the industry’s history from the glory days of the early 20th century to today. “One of the themes articulated in the MPNHA management plan centers on the interaction of people with the land,” said MPNHA Executive Director Monte Bona. “The story of sheep demonstrates how the pioneers adapted economic, social and cultural goals to the
land they were called upon to colonize.” In 1930, sheep production in Utah reached a peak of nearly three million sheep and lambs. At that time Sanpete County boasted the largest sheep herds in Utah. But by 1994 that state number had dropped to 445,000 sheep and lambs. “Sheep Count” introduces viewers to big-sheep operations and offers unprecedented insight on how the wool is removed from the herds. Co-host Maryda Nicole Gallo shows viewers how stray or orphaned lambs are cared for and takes a look at the working dogs that keep sheep in line. Along the way, the program tells the story of LaVor Taylor who sheared more than a half-million sheep in his lifetime and made it into the Guin-
ness Book of World Records for that accomplishment. Co-host James Nelson also visits with Nancy Long who lives in the Rush Valley in Tooele County. Long has dedicated years to finding, preserving and promoting the sheep wagon in western American history and hopes to make them popular and accessible to the general public. For a different perspective, in “Sheep Count” sheep herders from several foreign countries share their feelings about the work they do in and around the ranch. Conceived in 2012, “Discovery Road” is an ongoing series of half-hour shows featuring a ‘55 Pontiac (owned by Manti residents Chad and Tammy Moore, and affectionately named “Love Me Tender”) which travels along U.S. Highway 89, AllAmerican Road State Route 12, and Scenic Byway State Route 24. As the car drives along these roads, viewers will discover the things that make the MPNHA worth driving to themselves. The Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area is a federally designated area of central and southern Utah running along the beautiful and historic U.S. Highway 89 — including the All-American Road Utah State Route 12, and Capitol Reef Scenic Byway Utah State Route 24, which both intersect with U.S. 89 and together form the MPNHA’s Boulder Loop. The area includes the counties of Sanpete, Sevier, Piute, Wayne, Garfield and Kane. —Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area
Local Youth Pack a Great Attitute to the Southern Utah Junior Livestock Show
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RICHFIELD - There is a curious phenomenon that often happens in life, and sometimes in cooking, where the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts. It appears in salads and other suppertime dishes when all the ingredients meld together, and it happens every year at the Southern Utah JuniorLivestock Show in Richfield. This year was no different. The supreme talent of our local kids and their prized animals from Sevier, Piute and Wayne were on glorious display all week long at the Sevier County fair grounds for all to enjoy. There was about every kind of barnyard animal that you could imagine, cows, hogs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, etc. ,etc. The most prevalent item on display was the attitude of the participants. The kids were there to show what they have learned and to learn from each other, the rest of us were there to learn from them and what life is really all about. If you have never been to the Southern Utah Junior Livestock Show in Richfield you really need to go—it is communities coming to together for a common cause like you have never seen before. —Adus Dorsey
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Thank you, Escalante
Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community now that the TOUR OF UTAH is over. I was so impressed at the turnout that we had. I would like to thank the Local Organizing Committee for all of their hard work and planning, you were amazing. Next I would like to thank the many volunteers that came from near and far to help out with this event. Also, to all of our community members, your warm welcome and friendliness was overwhelming and I sincerely appreciate each of you. You touched the hearts of so many. Last but not least, I would like to thank our wonderful sponsors, without you this would not have been possible. I appreciate everyone who has lent a helping hand to make this a great event for the community of Escalante. Again, thanks so much to everyone, you made us proud. We truly live in a wonderful place. Mayor Jerry Taylor, Escalante
Utah Classical Guitar Series A Success
Dear Editor, Utah Classical Guitar had a successful 2016 season in Wayne and Garfield Counties. Each of the five free concerts was well attended. Three were in Torrey. For the first time since the series started in 2014, concerts were staged in Escalante and Boulder. All are part of Utah Classical Guitar's Rural Outreach Initiative. Utah Classical Guitar is a non-profit cultural organization. Its activities include a series of concerts in Salt Lake City and a guitar music education program in a Salt Lake elementary school coordinated with Westminster College. The Wayne and Garfield County series had numerous sponsors and individual supporters. On behalf of Utah Classical Guitar, I'd like to thank the following (with apologies to those I may have missed): Erica Walz of The Insider Newspaper, Ben Stutman of Cafe Diablo, Jesse Pace of the DUP Camp Radiare Schoolhouse, Pastor David Schuh of Grace Christian Church, Karin Smith of Escalante Arts, Susan Nelson, of Envision Escalante, Jennifer Steed of Escalante Show House, Mark Austin of Entrada Lodge, and Cheryl Cox of Boulder Arts Council. Additional thanks go to Dr. Jon Yerby, president of Utah Classical Guitar, for his outstanding performances and for arranging for each of the season's performers. Finally, many thanks to my wife, Pam Crowe Weisberg, for hosting performers and for handling numerous financial and other details. Jon Weisberg, Member, Board of Directors, Utah Classical Guitar, Torrey
Garfield County Commission Candidate Submits Statement on Grazing the point where leasing was no longer an option and cattle from surrounding USFS allotments were allowed to graze freely on our family’s property. When my wife and I moved permanently to Boulder, we began the task of rebuilding fences and rehabilitating pasture that had been overgrazed. Our family started with a landowner agreement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and a small grant to help fence the pasture. One of the conditions of the agreement was to rest the pasture for 3 years after fencing was complete. Three years were spent replacing and repairing fence around the 160 acres. We worked cooperatively with several agencies and private organizations and hired local workers to assist us with fencing. We also requested the Garfield County Commissioners approve reintroduction of beaver along East Boulder Creek and its tributaries on our land in order to enhance the rehabilitation of our rangeland although the request was not acknowledged. After 6 years of work we are now ready to resume grazing. Recently, representatives from Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USFWS, and the Utah Grazing Improvement Program met with me at Kings Pasture to assess the productivity of the range and to suggest a program for sustainable grazing in the future. We are now in the process of leasing the property to local rancher. They will have 200-250 AUMs of new pasture to help with their operation. It is my belief the local economy improves when we are willing to put land back into production for grazing. I am a strong supporter of small, locally-owned ranching operations.
Another project I have been involved in is the reduction of Russian olive on private land in Boulder. I have been overseeing and conducting removal and retreatment of Russian olive since 2012 in order to return pasture land to a productive state. By clearing land lost over the years to Russian olive thickets and permitting irrigation water to flow more freely, we have opened up property to be used for grazing by local ranchers. In addition to the work done in Boulder, private lands in and around Escalante are also being rehabilitated as part of the Escalante River Watershed Partnership. This partnership is a great example of private landowners and federal, state agencies and other nongovernmental organizations cooperating to improve the health and productivity of riparian areas and adjacent uplands in the Escalante River watershed. This project is providing a valuable and economic service by reopening use of their land to
many landowners including those who graze animals on their property. As a Garfield County Commissioner, I will support sustainable grazing throughout the county. I will work with ranchers who use public and private lands to operate their businesses, have knowledge about raising cattle, and know the local lands and history of grazing in the area. I will also work with federal and state agency personnel trained to scientifically evaluate the suitability of lands to be grazed and who can suggest, fund and implement projects to improve rangeland conditions. Garfield County is a great place to live. Let’s work together to make it even better! Vote for Steve Cox for Garfield County Commissioner. Thank you. Steve Cox, Candidate for Garfield County Commissioner
NPS Centennial
celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To encourage all people to take time to “Find Your Park” by exploring the remarkable landscapes, cultural and historical lands our nation has to offer, Bryce Canyon NP will be joining all NPS sites in waiving entry fees from August 25-28 in recognition of the National Park Service’s 100th birthday, as well as on September 24 for National Public Lands Day, and November 11 in honor of Veteran’s Day. —National Park Service
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park units tells a unique story about our nation’s history. The NPS preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. To accomplish this, the NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation. This event is possible due to Southern Utah University, Bryce Canyon City, the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association, Forever Resorts, and historic Ruby’s Inn, also
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Dear Editor, I’ve talked with many Garfield residents who support my common sense approach to education, economic development, emergency services and governmental transparency posted on my website, http:/ www.cox4commissioner.org. “But just one question,” they ask. “Do you support ranching and grazing?” Yes I do and always have! I was raised in rural ranching towns in Utah and eastern Nevada. My first job, at the age of thirteen, was as a ranch hand. I hauled hay, moved irrigation pipe, fed and moved cattle, etc. I learned the lessons of hard work, honesty and integrity from the ranchers I worked for. My father died when I was 16 years old, the ranchers in my community made sure my mom and I were taken care of. I will forever be indebted to these hardworking, honorable men and women. I know the challenges ranchers face in small rural towns surrounded by public lands. My sister and her husband still own a small ranch near Pioche, Nevada and deal with many of the same issues faced by ranchers in Garfield County. I met my wife Cheryl Roundy at college in Cedar City. She introduced me to Garfield County in 1975 and I knew someday it would be my home. My wife is a descendant of John & Sally King who homesteaded King’s Pasture on Boulder Mountain in 1913. Since that time, 160 acres has been used for grazing by family members or leased for grazing to local ranchers. Over the years, as family members moved away, the fences around Kings Pasture deteriorated to
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Do Not Write on the Rocks; It is Illegal CAPITOL REEF N.P. A dramatic rise in the number of graffiti incidents is occurring in areas throughout the park including in Capitol
petroglyphs. Modern pueblo groups call these people Hisatsinom, people of long ago. To the Paiute Tribe, they are known as the Nengwoots,
historic images known as the bear and coyote and on top of a bighorn sheep image. Leah McGinnis, Park Superintendent stated that “Restoring these archeological sites and geologic features after deliberate vandalism is a complex, difficult process, and not always possible. Once damage occurs at these remarkable works of art they can never be fully repaired”. Under the Archeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), these acts of vandalism are illegal and are punishable by up coUrtesy nationaL Park serVice to 2 years in prison The recent graffiti in Capital Reef National Park at the Highway Petro- and/or a $20,000 glyph Site, right off of Highway 12. fine. Help us spread Gorge, Grand Wash, Hickman the People Who Lived the the word and let others know Bridge, Cassidy Arch Trail and Old Ways. They inhabited the that these activities are illemost recently at the Highway Capitol Reef area from about gal. Anyone with information Petroglyph Site. The High- 250 to 1275 C.E. (Common concerning the vandalism at way Petroglyph Site is one of Era). Archeologists named the Highway Petroglyph Site the premier visitor highlights them the Fremont Culture for or other areas within the park within the park and is visited the Fremont River where they should immediately contact the by thousands of people every were first studied. A panel at National Park Service at 435year. This site is located along the Highway Petroglyph Site 425-4135, or the Archeological Highway 24 and is easily ac- in the park was defaced with Resource Protection Act Hotcessible to park visitors want- the words “Ivan Dallas TX”, line at 800-227-7286. ing to view and experience “Henn/Hena”, and “DALLAS —National Park Service these irreplaceable Native TX”. The writing appears in American writings known as the dark patina next to the pre-
Agencies and Boaters Step Up to Prevent the Spread of Quagga Mussels
ed with quagga mussels, and we aim to keep it that way,” said Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Superintendent Billy Shott. “Containing the problem at Lake Powell benefits lakes and rivers throughout the West.” In addition to ecological impacts, quagga mussels have devastating ficoUrtesy nPs A Quagga mussels-encrusted sandal found nancial impacts in Lake Powell. on marina inPAGE, ARIZ. - Agen- frastructure and boats. Withcies and Lake Powell boaters out proper decontamination, are doing their part to prevent quagga mussels can clog interthe spread of quagga mussels, nal systems on boats resulting an aquatic invasive species in engine failure and boat fires. (AIS), from Lake Powell. This year NPS and After detecting quagga agency partners contacted apmussels in Lake Powell in proximately 200,000 boaters 2012, Glen Canyon National with a “clean, drain and dry Recreation Area, Utah De- your boat” message. In addipartment of Wildlife Re- tion to providing guidance on sources (UDWR) and Arizona state laws to boaters leaving Game and Fish Department the area, agency staff perform (AZGFD) have joined forces hot wash decontaminations of to keep Lake Powell boaters boats headed to other waters. from inadvertently transport- A new education campaign ing quagga mussels to other enhances personal contacts at water bodies throughout the marinas with posters, radio anwest. nouncements, Junior Ranger “Currently, Lake Powell activity worksheets, interacis the only lake in Utah infest- tive displays at marinas, and
representation at community events. Containing quagga mussels within Lake Powell and the Colorado River is no small undertaking. In the 2016 boating season, 23 seasonal AIS employees from UDWR joined 19 seasonal NPS AIS employees at multiple marinas throughout Lake Powell and at Lees Ferry. The quagga mussel containment effort at Lake Powell is so effective, that it is looked to as a model program for AIS containment throughout the West. “Thank you to Lake Powell boaters for doing your part to clean, drain and dry your boat when leaving Lake Powell,” said Glen Canyon National Recreation Area AIS Coordinator Colleen Allen. “Your diligence is not only protecting your personal property, but protecting the waters where you live and play.” The AIS team at Lake Powell is also the first line of defense against the introduction of new AIS, such as Eurasian Watermilfoil, New Zealand Mudsnail and Largemouth bass disease. “Containment is prevention, and prevention is containment,” Allen said. “Our goal is to educate boaters to stop the spread of AIS whether you are coming or going from a body of water.” —National Park Service
Homestead Christmas Market Accepting Applications CEDAR CITY - Here it is mid-summer and it is time to accept applications for The Homestead Christmas Market. The Homestead Christmas Market - Unique Gifts for Discerning Shoppers, will be held at Frontier Homestead State Park Museum December 2 -3, 2016. The goal is to create a period experience for visitors, celebrating the sights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of a pioneer Christmas marketplace. Artisans of handmade goods are encouraged to apply. The committee is looking for artists and crafters whose pieces fit the 'Christmas shopping' genre. Food vendors and food trucks are also welcome to apply (outside spots only). Artists and food ven-
dors can visit http://frontierhomestead.org/arts-festival to apply online. Spaces will be both inside and outside of the Museum. The outside spots will be under the porch roof, but if selecting an outside spot when applying, please note that there are no contingencies to move indoors if the weather is uncooperative. Indoor spaces will be $60 for the two-day event, and are 6 x 9 feet (enough room for two 6-foot tables in an Lshape). Outdoor spaces will be $40 for the two-day event, and will accommodate two 6-foot tables end-to-end (12 feet). This is a juried event. The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM August 25, 2015. All applications will be submitted
electronically. Following the jury process, all artists will be notified by September 1, 2016. Booth fee payments will be due no later than September 30, 2016. If you have questions or want more information, please email the Market coordinator at iKnitQuiltSew@gmail.com. This living history experience is hosted at the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum located at 635 North Main Street in Cedar City. Call 435586-9290 for more information. —Frontier Homestead State Park Museum
Jerry Taylor Republican Candidate For Garfield County Commissioner
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National School Lunch Program
Most districts in Utah participate in the National School Lunch Program or NSLP. NSLP is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946. Over the years, many changes have influenced the NSLP yielding both healthier menus and political outcomes. What was considered healthy in the ‘60s is dubbed unhealthy today. All meals are planned to meet or exceed current guidelines in the lunch program. All efforts are to provide our students with the most nutritious meal available. The program is operated from Federal, State, and local funds. Most notable is the “Free and Reduced” program that allows a supplemental pay program for students whose families are below the poverty guidelines that are established and published each year. In the past, many families not wanting to accept government help simply did not complete the yearly application for Free and Reduced. Today, our district receives a variety of governmental grant money that is based on our Free and Reduced participation. An example is the ERATE program that uses our Free and Reduced percentage to give us money to buy technology. As a result, we encourage you to complete the Free and Reduced applications to help us obtain funding for non-school lunch related programs. These applications could mean thousands of dollars to the district simply because our participation in Free and Reduced increases. —Tracy Davis, Superintendent, Garfield County School District
Welcome Back Welcome Back! This promises to be a year filled with opportunities for all of our students as we strive to find ways that we can be even better than we have been before. For generations, the Wayne County Schools have been the educational home to students across our community, as well as a critical part of what makes our county such a great place to live. As superintendent, I am thrilled to be part of a district where traditions are held in such high regard, and where keeping current with best teaching and learning practices is valued. Our vision is . . . Educational Excellence for Each Child We embark on this journey with a pledge to you, our students and parents, that this will be a year of engaging, meaningful and rigorous work
in our classrooms. Though we are a small school district we will strive to provide a rigorous education that will match and exceed the quality found in any district in the state. Our staff of highly qualified professional educators and support personnel is committed to providing our students opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom. We look forward to a very positive and productive year together. We extend a special, yearlong invitation to our families to join us at school activities and events whenever possible. We want, need and value your involvement in your child’s education. Your active participation is key to the success of each student. At the beginning of every school year, we know that we will face unanticipated challenges and opportunities as the
year progresses. Please know that we always work to address critical issues transparently, involving community members in the difficult decisions that must be made about our classrooms, schools, students, and district. If you have any issues or concerns that your principal cannot resolve please contact me directly. My contact information is below. Please also feel free to come by the district office so I can have a chance to meet you. On behalf of Wayne County School District, please accept my thanks for your support of our schools and our students and, on a personal level, for the opportunity to work with you as your superintendent. —Dr. John M. Fahey, Superintendent, Wayne County School District
PHS Sports Sidelines by Mack oettinG
Sports Teams Are Picking Up Steam Coming back from the Richfield tournament the Bob Cat Baseball team is now 9 and 1. The JV team beat Bryce Valley’s varsity 6-1. Against ICS Trey Barney was first pitch swinging and hit three homeruns out of the park to lead the Cats to a 20 to 1 victory. They also beat a new school called Utah Military School by a 10-1 score. The Cats are really rolling and they will have their first home game tomorrow and it will be at 12:00 noon and it is at the Panguitch Grand Slam Tournament that will be on both Friday and Saturday, they could play as many as 4 games. The biggie will be here on August 31 a Wednesday, when the Piute Thunderbirds come to town and the Cats will be out to avenge their only lost. The Girls Volleyball schedule is out and the Cats will get some really tough matches off the bat, against Hurricane and North Sevier and the Dixie Fly high Tournament. Their first home game will be here on Aug.30th a Tuesday and it will be against Kanab. This team has a lot of talent and I look for another repeat as Champion. The Cross Country team is also loaded with a lot of good runner on both the girls and boys teams. Cross Country is a lot like track, where they only get to host a race once a year and our turn this year will be on Sept. 8th it will be a Thursday, this always is a great event and attracts a large crowd. I was looking at the Championship flags in the gym the other day, I believe there are 76 of them. When we came here back in 94 there were only 10; when you live on Main St that’s a lot of horn and siren honking. PHS sports are my life, as well as most of the seniors that live here year around, thank you Coaches and Kids for your efforts, you are the greatest. Don’t forget to get your season tickets.
Welcome Back Badgers School Starts Aug 24th New student registration and class changes for Wayne High Aug 16th 10:00 to 2:00 New classes have been added Band, Choir, Hospitality/Tourism, and Marketing! Get ready for a GREAT YEAR!! (Lorem Dolor) Get Ready for the Ipsum Sports Season with Wayne High School Athletic Season Passes Wayne High School Athletic Season Passes are available for purchase at the school office, or the first football (August 19 @ 4:00 pm) or volleyball contests (August 31 @ 4:30--freshman). The cost for the passes will be Family $200.00, Couple $150.00, Single $85.00. Passes will include football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball, and wrestling. Family Pass excludes kids that are not longer high school students (age 18 or older). Endowment games, Region 20 Tournaments, and any away games will be excluded to the use of the pass. All passes will need to be presented at the ticket booth for each contest. — Heidi Woolsey, Athletic Director, Wayne High School
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Wills, Trusts, and More
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by Jeffery J. Mckenna
Can a trust be too good to be true? The simple answer is yes. Can a trust reduce or eliminate income or self-employment tax? Can a trust create the opportunity to take deductions for personal expenses paid by the trust? Can the use of a trust allow someone to take depreciation deductions on an owner’s personal residence and furnishings? The simple answer to the above questions is no. Trusts that attempt to achieve the above are just “too good to be true.” In fact, the IRS has characterized such trusts as “Abusive Trusts.” In recent years, the IRS has become very aggressive in its treatment of abusive trusts. Abusive trusts are called many different names. Some of the more common names are “Constitutional Trusts,” “Pure Equity Trusts,” “Common Law Trusts,” or “Common Law Trust Organizations.” There have been a number of other names used to market these trusts as well. Generally, the trust is established when the trustee issues units in the trust to the settlor (person forming the
trust). The trustee, someone other than the settlor, has absolute discretion over making any distributions of income or principal back to the settlor. Promoters claim that the settlor is no longer income taxable on the income and that both gift and estate taxes are avoided. Needless to say, the IRS does not share the same belief. The IRS has recently undertaken a national coordinated strategy to address fraudulent trust schemes. IRS Public Announcement Notice 97-24 warns taxpayers to avoid fraudulent trust schemes that advertise bogus tax benefits. In the public notice, the IRS warns that these abusive trust arrangements will not produce the tax benefits advertised by their promoters; that the IRS is actively examining them and that in some circumstances, taxpayers who participate in them may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties. IRS Notice 97-24 can be found on the Internet at www. irs.ustreas.gov. It must be noted that the IRS has specifically distinguished the “abusive trusts” explained in this article with
legitimate trusts used in estate planning and charitable giving. The Internal Revenue Code provides numerous provisions for the use of trusts for minimizing taxes in an estate planning and charitable giving context. In all IRS publications regarding abusive trusts, the IRS distinguishes between abusive trusts and legitimate trusts. Hopefully, by writing this article, those who have unfortunately become involved in abusive trust arrangements will be made aware of the serious problems related to such arrangements and will take steps to undo the problematic trust arrangements before the IRS confronts them. WITH A SATELLITE OFFICE NOW IN PANGUITCH. Jeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney serving clients in Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. He is a shareholder at the law firm of Barney McKenna and Olmstead. He is a founding member and former President of the Southern Utah Estate Planning Council. If you have questions regarding this article or if you have a topic you wish to have addressed in this column, you can call 435 6281711 or email jmckenna@ barney-mckenna.com
I stole a couple of minutes from work to give my wife a call. She put my two-year-old son on, and we chatted a while before he ended it with an enthusiastic. "I love you!" "I love you too," I said, with a dopey grin plastered on my face. I was about to hang up when I heard him ask sweetly, "Mommy, who was that?"
A Whiz
My wife, Lily is a computer systems administrator. She is dedicated to her job and works long hours, rarely taking time off for meals. One afternoon, Lily was overwhelmed with solving computer network problems, so I decided to deliver a meal for her to eat at her workstation. When I was getting ready to leave, I said good-bye and reminded herto eat her burger and fries while they were still warm. Staring at her monitor, she waved me away. "Don't worry," she said, obviously distracted, "I'll delete them in a few minutes."
Hourly
The first day at my new health club I asked the guy at the front desk, "I like to exercise after work. What are your hours?" "Our club is open 24/7," he told me excitedly, "Monday through Saturday."
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Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.
Sloppy Joe, broccoli sald, baked beans, melon, pudding dessert
Wed.
Navajo tacos w/ beands, corn, salad bar, pears, apple cake
Aug. 30th Aug. 31st
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No menu available yet
Sept. 1st
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l A u G h i N g Ah-haa! pOiNt!! My dog sleeps about 20 hours a day. He has his food prepared for him. He can eat whenever he wants. His meals are provided at no cost to him. He visits the Dr. once a year for his checkup, and again during the year if any medical needs arise. For this he pays nothing and nothing is required of him. He lives in a nice neighborhood in a house that is much larger than he needs, but he is not required to do any upkeep. If he makes a mess, someone else cleans it up. He has his choice of luxurious places to sleep. He receives these accommodations absolutely free. He is living like a King, and has absolutely no expenses whatsoever. All of his costs are picked up by others who go out and earn a living every day. I was just thinking about all this, and suddenly it hit me like a brick........ I think my dog is a member of Congress!
Better
Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot.
Today's Thought
Clever
We were shopping for school clothes when my 13-year-old son spotted a hat with "Guinness" written on it. He put it on and proclaimed, "Look! I'm a genius!"
Rare
A cattle rancher went into town on a Saturday night for a sit down steak dinner. When the waiter brought him his steak, it was rare, very rare. The cow puncher looked at it and demanded that it bereturned to the kitchen and cooked. "It is cooked," snapped the waiter. "Cooked nothing," replied the cow puncher. "I've seen cows injured worse than this completely recover!"
Cerrado
The Mexican restaurant looked great, but it wasn't open. So I jotted down the name for another day. Just then, a man came out of the restaurant and took a peek at what I'd written. "That's not the name of the restaurant," he said, pointing to the sign. "That's Spanish for 'Closed on Mondays.'"
You cannot create experience. You must undergo it.
AG MARKET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Utah August 10, 2016 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday August 9, 2016 Receipts: 543; Last Week: 386. Last Year: 253. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: slightly higher. Holstein Steers: no test. Slaughter Cows: mostly 1.00-2.00 higher. Slaughter Bulls: steady. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs pkg 237.50; 250-300 lbs 230.00-250.00; 300-350 lbs pkg 192.50; 350400 lbs 172.50-192.00 pkg 205.00; 400-450 lbs 155.00-162.00; 450-500 lbs 144.00-152.50; 500-550 lbs 146.00-155.00; 550-600 lbs 129.00-142.50; 600-650 lbs pkg 150.00; 650-700 lbs 136.00145.00; 700-750 lbs 119.00-129.00; 750-800 lbs 118.00-128.00; 800-850 lbs 124.00-132.00; 850-900 lbs scarce; 900-950 lbs pkg 125.00; 950-1000 lbs 116.00-122.00. Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: n/q; 200-300 lbs scarce 300-500 lbs scarce; 500-700 lbs scarce; 700-900 lbs pkg 91.50; 900-1100 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200-250 lbs scarce; 250-300 Lbs scarce; 300-350 lbs 157.50-162.50; 350-400 lbs pkg 180.00; 400-450 lbs pkg 137.50; 450-500 lbs 129.00-148.00; 500-550 lbs pkg 142.50; 550-600 lbs 130.00-139.00; 600-650 lbs scarce; 650-700 lbs pkg 135.00; 700-750 lbs 129.00-131.00; 750800 lbs scarce; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs 117.50-120.75; 900-950 lbs 114.00-119.00; 950-1000 lbs pkg 114.00. Heiferettes: 82.50-89.00. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 70.00-75.50, high dressing to 76.75; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 75.00-85.00, High Dressing to 92.00; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 65.00-70.25. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002200 lbs 95.00-100.75; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs 85.00-87.00; 1500-2300 Lbs scarce; Feeder Bulls: 750-1100 lbs 75.00-84.25. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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50th Wedding Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Chad Roderick
Celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary today NOTOM - Chad Leroy & Roma Durfey Roderick of Eugene, Oregon and Notom, Utah are celebrating their 50th anniversary today, August 18, 2016. Chad & Roma spent the majority of their married life in Eugene OR. Where they raised 3 children. Chad built and remodeled many homes & Roma taught school. Over the years they have both served in many church callings and been roll models for an uncountable number of youth. In 2003 they packed up and moved "Home" to Notom, UT. Together they built a beautiful B&B where they are now semi retired. Together they have served 2 LDS Missions. The first in Louisville, KY the second in Wayne County, UT. Their Children and Grandchildren are so very lucky Chad noticed Roma that day at BYU! They were married August 18, 1966, in the Manti LDS Temple. Family Celebrated their Anniversary with a week long trip to Lake Powell, with the entire Family, where many memories were made! We Love You Dad & Mom Taralyn, David & Daniel
M issions Elder Riley J. Cook FREMONT - Riley J. Cook has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission. He will speak in the Fremont Ward on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Riley will begin his missionary service August 24th. His parents are Kerry and Paige Cook, Fremont, Utah. Grandparents are Donna Cook and the late Don L. Cook, Torrey and Jerry and Esther Blackburn, Loa.
Elder Brendan Kurtis Robins
TEASDALE– Brendan Kurtis Robins has been called to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to the Ventura, California Mission. He will speak at 10:00 a.m. in the Torrey Ward on Sunday August 21st. He is the son of Kurtis and Melissa Robins and grandson of Ronald and Marsha Clark of Taylorsville and Gary and Rosa Lee Robins of Scipio. He enters the Provo Missionary Training Center on August 24th, 2016.
Elder Tanner William Barton TROPIC - Tanner William Barton returned with honor from serving in the Querétaro México Mission. He will be speaking August 21, 2016 in the Tropic LDS Church at 10:00 am. He is the son of Scott and Marie Barton and brother to Anne Marie and McKael Stapel. His grandparents are Berdell and Carma Barton and the late Bill and Mary Mendenhall.
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Usually August is when summer starts to slow down, not this year. Still record crowds out at the park and our businesses are showing a lot of “No Vacancy” signs at the motels and lines at some of the eateries. This has been a banner year for many of the business and all of their hard work is really paying off. This is the week for the County Fair and many of the big events start on Friday and Saturday, so check the schedule on the back of the Insider. Make sure you catch the fish grab at the Fair Grounds Saturday morning at 9:30 and bring your camera. Also the Commissioner’s free luncheon at the Pavilion, it starts at noon and they have real good entertainment there also. Hope you got your projects in to be judged and maybe you will win a ribbon and some big bucks. County Fairs are always a lot of fun, but you have to make the effort to go down and partake of all of the talent we have in our area. You easterners come on over, the drive is beautiful and a free luncheon and all of the exhibits will make it worth your
while and by the way, bring all of your great talents and take part in the talent show. The big thing at our house is the Summer Olympics, I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be the best at something in the whole world. As of Sunday night the USA team has won 69 medals,26 gold, 21 silver and 22 bronze. The USA during this Olympics surpassed the 1,000 gold medal mark the only country to do so. As usually Michael Phelps dominated the men’s swimming events, coming away with five gold’s and one silver. Over four Olympics, Michael Phelps has won 23 gold medals and five silvers, the most by far of any Olympic athlete in history. Not far behind him was Katie Ledecky, another swimmer who is a free styler, she won four gold and one silver. She totally dominated the 800 meter swim, winning the race by 80 feet. Talk about perfection Simone Biles the All Around gold medalist in gymnastics is just that. All 4’8” of her and with her routines in the All Around she is considered the best female gymnast of all time, she is really fun to watch.
This column is going to be short, I went down stairs to watch Usain (lighting) Bolt run for his 3rd consecutive gold in the 100 meter race. Winning the 100 meter race makes you the fastest man on earth and Bolt didn’t disappoint, pulling away at the finish line, with a winning time of 9.81. The slowest runner in this event had a time of 10.01; it was a real close race. Coming up next week is the ATV Rally and it starts on Thursday morning. There are many guides that are on the front and rear of each ride to show you the way and see that no one gets lost. The Lions Club will be serving breakfast on Thursday and Saturday and many of the longer rides will have lunches for you. Our area has lots and lots of different trails for the riders viewing and adventure, that is one of the reasons that the riders keep coming back each year. You can actually go up the Fremont trail to Canada or down to Mexico on it. This event keeps getting bigger each year and I am not sure whether or not you can still sign up, check at the City Hall (676-8585).
On a ride down to Kanab a couple of months ago I noticed that KB’s has bought the Chevron Station at Todd’s Junction. So when you direct people to Highway 14 they will still turn right at Todd’s Junction. Got a note from Lance Miller the manager at the Tipple C Arena and they have dropped the age limit on the Senior Rodeo to 40 years, so that clears up 15 years of riders that have death wishes. Don’t forget there will be plenty of entertainment over in Cedar City, with their Shakespeare festival and down to St. George for the shows at Tuacahn. The weather down south is finally starting to cool down and their outdoor theater is a fun place to see an event. The first weekend in September is Labor Day and that means the Iron County Fair in Parowan. Saturday morning is their parade and it lasts about two hours, this being an election year there will be politicians riding in floats that you never heard of. They have a great car show and a lot of displays to look at. Keep the Faith. Mack O.
BrYce ValleY area news by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com
Last call for soccer signups! 6 weeks of Games in Panguitch, Tuesdays beginning August 30th 5th-8th graders practicing on a blended team with Panguitch, Pre K - 4th Practice over here, and game there Tuesdays. Comment or call if you'd like to join the fun! just $15/child. (Fred Beesley) Or you can comment on Facebook. Bryce Canyon Fly-In & Car Show Registration is now available! August 26-27, 2016. E-mail registration at brycecanyoncountry.com/flyin and/or www.brycecanyonairport.com. There are plenty of activities planned and time to sight-see around the area. There will be a car show and a static plane display, a Welcome Open House at 10:00 A.M. that is also open to the public.Fly out at your leisure on Saturday or enjoy other area sites. Free shuttle to and from airport and hotel. Open to all aircraft! Preregistered aircraft will receive a .30 per gallon fuel discount. Bryce Canyon Free Fee days are on August 26th thru 28th. Come explore what is in our backyard that many travel many miles to see and we are right here. Thanks to everyone who particpated in the Best Western Smiles Bulletin Board project. There were some wonderful entries and they turned out to be so awesome. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and a quote from Shauna says: "We are so lucky to have the opportunity to surround ourselves with many different cultures. We, at Best Western Plus Ruby's Inn, love our employees." and that says it all. A very belated Congratulations go to Hannah Brannon and Steve Isbell who were married on May 21st. We wish the couple a very happy life full of adventure and love. Hannah is the daughter of Pastor Robert and Joann Brannon of Tropic. Congratulations also goes out to Tim Leech and Shanna Collins who were married two weeks ago. They chose the Rim of Bryce Canyon by the Waterfalls at Ruby's Inn to take their vows that were performed by Bryce Canyon City Mayor Shiloh Syrett.. It was a beautiful day for the ceremony and we wish the new couple a great life together. Tim is the son of Elaine Haas of Tropic and the Grandson of Helma Haas also of Tropic.
Summer is passing too quickly so the Daughters of Utah Pioneers met on August 13th to hold their annual Garfield Company Jubilee/Training meeting. It was held at the Heritage Center in Tropic and they held a luncheon after the meetings. They received new matierals for the 201617 years with guest speaker from Region, Representative Mariana Taylor. They gave out recognition awards, one from each camp, and then spent some time showing artifacts brought by the members. Victory Crawford of Escalante is the Company President and the meeting was very well done. Thanks Victory for a fine event. Our hearts go out to Ron and Kristine Nez on the loss of their son. We are keeping them in our prayers and thoughts. Treyson Clark son of Dallas and Emilee Clark of Cannonville, graduated from Primary and was ordained a Deacon. He had his birthday on Friday and turned 12 years old. He is the grandson of Steve and VerJean Clark of Cannonville and the Liston's of St. John's Arizona. Congratulation to Treyson. Treyson's brother Weston turned 14 and was ordained to a Teacher. Nick Pollock and Chandlyr Tebbs spoke in Cannonville today. In Tropic the speakers
were Jean and Spring Seiler who are leaving for their mission tomorrow. They will be serving in Hawaii and are very excited. They had all of their family here to support them and bid them farewell for a short time. In Henrieville the speakers were the outgoing Young Women's Presidency and the Incoming Young Women Presidency. Wynona Henderson was released as the Relief Society Organist. Congratulations to Ashylynn Syrett on her engagement and upcoming marriage to Riley Wade Secrist on Saturday August 27th with a reception at Ruby's Inn Red Canyon Room. A Bridal Shower was held on August 15th for Ashlynn. Her parents are Eric and Tracy Syrett of Tropic. Also getting married on September 10th is Shoney Bybee and Schuyler Everett .
Shoney is the daughter of Rick and Renon Bybee of Tropic and Schuyler is the son of Robbie and Kathy Everett. The Veteran's Monument is really progressing. The actual stone with the names etched on it are in place and look marvelous. So many have done so much to make this possible and many young men have earned their Eagle Scout awards for their work on it. Donations have helped also and you should drive by and take a look at the beautiful display. Well summer is almost over and school is starting with a lot of us wonderfing what happened to our summer. Where did it go to? Hope you all have a great week and stay safe. Please call or send in your articles to me. Thanks VS
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Aug 30th
Meat loaf, baked potato, mixed veggies, celery sticks, pears, sugar cookie
WED Aug 31st
Hamburgers, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, fried potatoes, tropical fruit, chocolate cake Chicken fried steak, potatoes & gravy, country blend, peaches, vanilla pudding
THURS Sept 1st
Call by 10:00 A.M. if you want a lunch or need a ride. 679-8666 All meals are served with milk & bread Suggested donation is $3 for seniors and $7 for those under 60 years of age.
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A.K. Thurber part 2
Larry Coombs
by adUs f. dorsey ii AUGUST 12, 2016 - When A.K. Thurber left Rhode Island during the gold rush in 1848 he found himself on a dusty wagon trail with some Mormons that were headed west. Once Albert arrived in Salt Lake he came to embrace their religion. In his diary, Albert wrote that he was finally able to fulfill his lustful appetite for riches in the gold fields of California. And upon his return to Utah in 1849 he brought with him his total fortune of $4.50, just enough to pay for a hot bath, a shave and haircut, and a real meal somewhere on State Street. This is where the real meat of the story of A.K. Thurber, Mormon Pioneer and conqueror of Rabbit Valley begins. Within a week from when Albert arrived back from California he meets Millie Berry, mother in-law to John D. Lee, and goes to work for her. What is fortuitous about the meeting with Ms. Berry is her daughter Thirza that Albert found eyes for. In time Albert marries Thirza, which in turn provides a not so by chance meeting with Brigham Young, President of the Mormon Church who sees something special in young Albert and says so. Albert recalls his first meeting with the bearded big man. The President was sitting, “He arose,” Albert said, “came up and placed his hand on my shoulder producing the most singular sensation to the ends of my toes,” and explained to the Mormon neophyte: “You have entered in a good work, the work of the Lord Almighty.” It wasn’t long after that meeting with Brigham that Albert was commanded to go south in to the hinterlands of Utah and settle new communities. Of which Albert did, first off was Spanish Fork and other places like Chicken Creek (Levan). By 1857 Albert had already been ordained into the Quorum of the Seventy, was a Lieutenant and fought in the Walker War, settled numerous
communities and was about ready to experience the wrath of Johnson’s army of which the President of these United States Buchanan had sent west to squash those practicing polygamy. Now a Major in the church army Albert had just received word of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, an event that his Brother in-law John D. Lee would be soon held accountable for. As far as Mormon and Utah history goes A.K. Thurber was right in the thick of it, and at the ripe old age of 31 Albert had already experienced the life of a man three times his age. Fast-forward a few years to 1872… Indian-white and the Black Hawk War troubles had come to a simmer in the Sevier Valley when Albert was enlisted to move south and live, work and farm with the Indians. The dutiful Albert obliged. In mid June 1873 a “Grass Valley Expedition” consisting of Albert, William Pace, Judge Bean and some other fellars left Provo on a twenty-day pack trip. On June 24th by mid-afternoon they reached the picturesque Fish Lake. This is where the famous Wayne County incident of the troop coming across an Indian fishing in a stream comes from. They spotted an Indian who was fishing, but when the Indian saw them he leaped on his pony and rode off. Judge Bean unsaddled, ran to where the Indian was fishing and found forty fish on the bank of the creek and thousands in
the water. The rest of the men joined in and with both hands they took about 200 fish back to camp where they cleaned and salted them. Soon after this episode the Indians would relinquish their water rights to Fish Lake. The “Grass Valley Expedition” continued on to explore the area east of Fish Lake in what is presently Fremont, Loa, Lyman and Bicknell and even camped at what is today called Pine Creek, on the Bicknell Bottoms fish hatchery road. On July 1st the Albert and Beans expedition arrived back at cedar grove in Grass Valley in the middle of a severe snow-storm (in midsummer!). The Fish Lake tribe, 50 to 100 Indians were in the grove. At this meeting a peace agreement and a “hand shake treaty” was agreed to, the pledge was never broken. On August 22nd, 1959 the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers erected a rock monument (located on Highway 24 west of the Koosharem turn off) commemorating the event. Albert continues his Utah exploits, becomes a Bishop in more communities, entertains dignitaries to the area, helped launch the United Order and continued to put many other accomplishments under his belt. During this time Albert was also part of the Indian Skirmish at Red Lake (Bicknell Bottoms.) Remembering the lush fields of stirrup-high grass in Rabbit Valley, Albert began taking herds of Church cattle to the area along with Beason Lewis in 1873. It was there that Albert built a small cabin near where Government Creek empties into what is now known as the Bicknell Bottoms. It didn’t take long for others to follow and begin to settle near him and they called the little peaceful place, Thurber. In the early 1890’s people were getting sick from the water supply in the old town site of Thurber and were advised to move to higher ground where they built on the present day
Bicknell town site. All was going all well and good until 1914 when the good folks of Thurber were apprised of an announcement from a wealthy easterner Thomas William Bicknell, that he was offering a thousand-volume library to any Utah town that would adopt his name. A town in San Juan County called Grayson also caught wind of the same offer and decided to pursue it. The story goes that in the split, both Thurber and Grayson both received 500 volumes each. Thurber agreed to become Bicknell and Grayson became Blanding, Bicknell’s wife’s maiden name. The books turned out to be useless but the Bicknell and Blanding names stuck. A.K. Thurber was born in Rhode Island on April 7th, 1826 and died March 21st, 1888, a true Utah Pioneer, community builder and statesman. Thomas W. Bicknell was also born in Rhode Island on September 6, 1834 and died in 1925. Tomas W. Bicknell never visited Utah much less the southern Utah town that bears his name. The two born Rhode Islanders, Thurber and Bicknell never met but their names will be forever entwined in Wayne County history. And as Paul Harvey always famously said, “Now you know the rest of the story!” sort of…. Reference: Another Kind of Gold The life of Albert King Thurber by William G. Hurley and Blue Mountain Shadows, The Magazine of San Juan County History Volume 32/ Summer 2005.
MONROE - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend Larry Snow Coombs, 81, of Monroe, passed away from this mortal world at the Sevier Valley Hospital in Richfield, on August 11, 2016 from complications of a fall. He was born on July 30, 1935 in Boulder, Utah to Ephraim Hyrum and Florence Mary Snow Coombs. He was the 11th child in a family of 15. He attended school in Boulder and Escalante. As a young man, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Western Sates mission serving in Colorado, Nebraska, and New Mexico. After serving his mission, he attended college at Cedar City and Logan, graduating in 1961 with a BS degree in Agricultural Education. He taught school in Escalante for four years, Richfield for two years, and Monroe for 24 years. During this time, he also owned and operated his own farm and cattle operation. He received a number of honors in the FFA organization, plus two national awards from the Bureau of Land Management. He served in many LDS Church positions in his ward and stake. He married his college sweetheart, Carol Elizabeth Hood of Beaver, June 25, 1959 in the St. George Temple. Their children are David Hood and Miyuki Kurokawa Coombs of Monroe, Robert Hood Coombs of Richfield, Shane and Janene Erickson of Monroe. He has five grandchildren, and one great-grandson. In 2002 and 2003, Larry and Carol served in Kirtland and Hyrum, Ohio which is in the Cleveland Ohio LDS Mission. His living siblings are Sarah May, Karen, Elaine, Anne, Mary, Anthony, and Vard Coombs. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings; Clinton, Kay, Ross, Eva, Theresa, and Alonzo “Lonnie”. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Monroe Stake Center, located at 140 South Main in Monroe. Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary in Richfield on Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 or at the church in Monroe on Saturday morning from 9:30-10:30. Burial will be in the Monroe City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
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LegaL Notices DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS OWNER: WAYNE COUNTY PO Box 189, Loa UT 84747 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Wayne County – Connector Bike Path, which includes 620 tons of HMA, 1,000 C.Y. untreated base course, 1,400 C.Y. of borrow, signing and striping, and related work, will be received by Wayne County at the offices of Jones & DeMille Engineering, Inc., 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, until 2:00 p.m. September 7, 2016, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Jones & DeMille Engineering, 1535 South 100 West, Richfield, UT 84701, (435) 896-8266. For questions regarding the Bidders List and accessing project manual & plans, email Heather at heather.n@jonesanddemille.com; for project specific or technical questions, email Carson at carson@jonesanddemille.com Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing office during business hours, upon payment of $40.00 for each set, no part of which will be refunded. Electronic copy (PDF) may be obtained for download at www.jonesanddemille.com or www.questcdn.com. for $30.00. Bids will be received for a single prime Contract. Bids shall be on a unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders shall submit evidence of qualifications to perform the Work as described in the Instructions to Bidders. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25 and SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Notice to Public GARFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Destruction of Records Garfield Memorial Hospital will be destroying adult in-patient paper records of patient's who have died in the years 2004-2005. If you are interested in obtaining these records, please contact Connie Sawyer at 435-676-1278 before September 9, 2016. After this date, these records will no longer be available.
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 7, 2016. Please visit http://waterrights. utah.gov or call (801)-538-7240 for additional information. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 89-159(a41828): State of Utah Division of Parks and Recreation propose(s) using 0.026 cfs and 10.026 ac-ft. from the Unnamed Spring (Kodachrome Basin State Park) for MUNICIPAL: In Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. NEW APPLICATION(S) 95-5363 (A80674): Vance W. and Elaine Morrill propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 1.278 ac-ft. from Groundwater and spring (3.5 miles SE of Torrey) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC; COMMERCIAL: Gift shop. 95-5364 (A80678): Happy Canyon Rim Research & Field FD propose(s) using 0.015 cfs or 1.68 ac-ft. from groundwater and spring (1/2 mile SE of Hanksville) for OTHER: Visitor Center. 95-388(a41876): Bicknell Town Incorporated propose(s) using 0.597 cfs. from the Brinkerhoff Spring (1.4 miles SW of Bicknell) for MUNICIPAL: In Bicknell. NONUSE 61-2879 (D1265): Jeffrey A. and Shellie E. Field is/are seeking Nonuse period for 0.5 ac-ft. from the Mammoth Creek (21 miles West of Hatch) for IRRIGATION. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 11 & 18, 2016
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HENRIEVILLE TOWN Notice is hereby given that the Town of Henrieville will hold a public hearing to discuss submitting an application to the Permanent Community Impact Board for funding of the construction grant for the drinking water system improvements, engineering costs, and costs already incurred. Henrieville Town will solicit comments concerning the size, scope and nature of the funding request for the above project. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The hearing will be hold on Thursday, 8 September 2016, at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall in Henrieville, Utah. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Marie Jaggar, Clerk, at least three (3) working days prior to this meeting. Dave Roberts, Mayor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25 and SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED ESCALANTE CITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (the “Act”), that the governing body of Escalante City, Utah (the “Borrower”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) in which it authorized the issuance of the Borrower’s Excise Tax Revenue Note (the “Note”) and called a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to (a) the issuance of the Note and (b) any potential economic impact that the Project described herein to be financed with the proceeds of the Note may have on the private sector. TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING The Borrower shall hold a public hearing on September 6, 2016, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. at the Borrower’s usual meeting place located at 56 North 100 West, Escalante, Utah. The purpose of the hearing is to receive input from the public with respect to (a) the issuance of Note and (b) any potential economic impact that the Project to be financed with the proceeds of Note may have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. PURPOSE FOR ISSUING THE NOTES The Note will be issued for the purpose of financing road improvements (the “Project”). PARAMETERS OF THE NOTES The Borrower intends to issue the Note in the principal amount of Two Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars, to mature in not more than six (6) years, to be sold at a price of one hundred percent (100%) of the principal amount thereof, and bearing interest at a rate of 1.58% per annum. REVENUES PROPOSED TO BE PLEDGED The Borrower proposes to pledge 100% of the Class B and C road funds (the “Revenues”) received by the Borrower pursuant to Title 72, Chapter 2, Sections 107 through 110, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended, to the payment of the Note. OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY REVENUES Other than the proposed Note, the Borrower currently has no bonds outstanding secured by the Revenues. OTHER OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE BORROWER Additional information regarding the Borrower’s outstanding bonds or obligations may be found in the Borrower’s financial report (the “Financial Report”) at: http://auditor.utah.gov/ accountability/financial-reports-of-local-governments/. For additional information, including any information more recent than as of the date of the Financial Report, please contact Escalante City Offices at (435) 826-4644. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST FOR NOTES The total principal and interest cost of the Note is approximately $290,406.14. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Borrower’s office located at 56 North 100 West Escalante, Utah, where it may be examined during the Borrower’s business hours, for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the date of publication of this notice. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice is provided by law during which (i) any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Note, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Note, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever and (ii) registered voters within the Borrower may sign a written petition requesting an election to authorize the issuance of the Note. If written petitions which have been signed by at least 20% of the registered voters of the Borrower are filed with the Borrower during said 30-day period, the Borrower shall be required to hold an election to obtain voter authorization prior to the issuance of the Note. If fewer than 20% of the registered voters of the Borrower file a written petition during said 30-day period, the Borrower may proceed to issue such Note under the Act without an election. DATED this August 16, 2016. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25, 2016 INVITATION TO BID WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE REMODEL Wayne County School District is seeking bids from qualified contractors to remodel two rooms of the district office building. Details may be obtained by contacting Wayne School District office at 435-425-3813 during normal business hours Monday through Friday. Sealed bids will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on September 13th. Please mail bids to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. As per state procurement policy, the successful contractor may be required to provide a performance and/or payment bond equal to 100% of the price specified in the contract. Wayne School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25 and SEPTEMBER 1 & 8, 2016 INVITATION TO BID WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT COAL DELIVERY Wayne School District is accepting bids for coal delivery to school district buildings in Loa and Bicknell. The coal bid will be for freight only to and from the Sufco or Skyline Mines, as requested by school district. Coal should be 1 1/4 “ oiled coal – no fine coal and should not be loaded out of stockpile. All bids must be sealed with Coal Bid written on the outside of the envelope. Bids must be received by Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. Bids can be mailed to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Escalation of prices, if any, will be negotiated between the Wayne Board of Education and successful bidder, upon mutual agreement during the school year. Bidder must furnish proof of their price escalation. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on AUGUST 18 & 25, 2016
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GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Food Service Worker at Boulder Elementary Garfield County School District is now accepting applications for a food service worker at Boulder Elementary School. This position will be up to 8 hours per week with no benefits. SALARY: Beginning food service worker hourly rate according to the 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($10.95). 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 Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian 435-3357322 and applications packets to: Boulder Elementary School PO Box 1447, 50 School House Lane Boulder, UT 84716 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Friday, August 19, 2016 Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/18 GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT District Maintenance Position Garfield County School District is seeking qualified candidates for a district maintenance position. The position will be up to 40 hours per week with benefits (insurance and retirement). SALARY: Salary is based on the Full-time Maintenance 2016-2017 Classified Salary Schedule ($16.25 hourly) or higher depending on experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in construction, building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning and heating systems is preferred. A high school diploma is required with a successful completion of district background check. RESPONSIBILITIES: The maintenance specialist is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all district schools/ buildings. Schedules, coordinates, directs, and performs maintenance at district facilities. Reports and responds to maintenance calls or service requests. Troubleshoots and repairs minor plumbing and electrical problems. Assists with and refinishes hardwood floors. Travel is required and a vehicle is provided. Will work closely with the custodians. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-6768821). Garfield County School District 145 East Center Street, P.O. Box 398 Panguitch, UT 84759 Online applications available at: www.garfield.k12.ut.us DEADLINE: Monday, August 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Garfield County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right 8/18 to accept or reject any or all applications.
WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Wayne High School Secretary Wayne School District is accepting applications for the position of Wayne High School secretary. Duties include, but are not limited to maintaining student records and staff information, answering phones, assisting students, parents, teachers, and administrators; entering purchase orders, receipting payments, and completing reports. Minimum job requirements include: the ability to interact and communicate with others in a respectful, courteous and cooperative manner, strong computer skills including the ability to use Excel and Word and learn new computer programs, being reliable, trustworthy, and require minimal supervision to complete tasks. This hourly position is full time during the school year with occasional time required during the summer. Benefits include health and dental insurance and participation in the Utah Retirement Systems retirement plan. Applications can be picked up at the Wayne School District office and need to be returned to the district office accompanied by two letters of recommendation, no later than August 25, 2016. For questions regarding the position please contact the district office at 435-425-3813 or Mary Bray at the high school at 435-425-3411 8/18 WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Vacancies Wayne School District has the following positions open for the 2016-17 school year: Reading Aide at Loa Elementary School Lunch Worker at Wayne High School These positions are part-time with no benefits and will remain open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Be sure to indicate which position you are interested in. For more information, contact Wayne School District at 435-425-3813. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity provider and employer and reserves the right to accept or reject any 8/25 or all applications. PANGUITCH & ESCALANTE - Cooks, Garfield County is accepting applications for Cooks at the Senior Citizen’s Centers in Escalante and Panguitch. Applications are available at the County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must pass a background screening. 8/18 CAPITOL REEF RESORT - The Capitol Reef Resort in Torrey is hiring for all positions: Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and bellman. All shifts available. Perfect for anyone looking for extra holiday money with only a few hours a day to spare. Ideal job for parents while kids are in school. Only a couple months left of this season, take advantage now! Please inquire within or by email. 2600 East Highway 24 in Torrey. Email: info@capitolreefresort.com 435-425-3761. 8/25
GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Para Professionals Garfield County School District is hiring part-time Paraprofessionals in Boulder, Bryce Valley, Escalante and Panguitch schools. These positions will be up to 28 hours weekly, no benefits. SALARY: Beginning paraprofessional hourly rate according to 2016 - 2017 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($10.76 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must have at least a High School Diploma, two years college education preferred, or may complete the Para Pro Test. Applicant 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… Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) Boulder Elementary Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) for Escalante Principal Layne LeFevre (435-531-0405) for BV Elementary Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-231-2879) for Bryce Valley High Principal Nick Reynolds (435-231-9028) Panguitch Elementary Principal Russ Torgersen (435-676-8805) Panguitch High Please send application to: Garfield County School District, P.O. Box 398, 145 East Center, Panguitch, Utah 84759, (435) 676-8821 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 County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/25
NEW FRONTIESRS FOR FAMILIES in PANGUITCH - Program Assistants, Positions Available: New Frontiers for Families Healthy Happy U Panguitch Elementary Afterschool is hiring three Program Assistants. The position will be 14 hours per week. Qualifications: Applicants must be able to satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. nterested individuals should submit an application with New Frontiers for Families 609 North Main Panguitch For more information or to get an application, Call: New Frontiers for Families 435-676-2599, Laura Adams 435-690-9086
GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BVE - Physical Education Paraprofessional Garfield School District is hiring a Paraprofessional at Bryce Valley Elementary School for Physical Education. This position will be up to 8 hours per week without benefits. SALARY: Beginning Para Educator hourly rate according to 2016-2017 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($10.76 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 Layne LeFevre at 435531-0405, layne.lefevre@garfk12.org or Janece Pollock at 435-679-8619, and application packets to: Bryce Valley Elementary School, P.O. Box 286, 500 West Center, Tropic, UT 84776, Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Friday, August 26, 2016 Garfield School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 8/25
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Choosing the Right Project for Your Home Renovation by natHanieL siLLin
Before the housing market collapse of 2007, all renovation projects – no matter how expensive – seemed like winners. Today, home renovation is a whole new ballgame and why you should carefully research any potential fix-up project you're planning for your home. For the past 14 years, Remodeling magazine's annual Remodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www. remodeling.hw.net/cost-vsvalue/2016/) has tracked cost recoupment on renovation projects nationwide and by region, as local tastes are important. Based on trends from transactions tracked in 2015, several guidelines emerged: • Aim to cover your costs. Pre-housing crash, people were investing heavily in their homes and seeing returns greater than 100 percent on their spending. In 2016, the cost and return at resale for the projects listed in the report averaged 64.4 percent for a home sold within a year of the upgrades. Making a profit on a renovation isn't guaranteed, so aim instead to tackle projects that will allow you to recover your costs at the highest possible level. • Smaller projects focusing on essentials can provide better returns. A decade ago, it was an upscale outdoor deck or a gourmet kitchen. These days, new doors, which can cost under $500 to replace and install, are one of the most popular projects. A high quality fiberglass entry door replacement can recoup an average 82.3 percent of costs; a garage door replacement can return over 90 percent. • Upgrade rooms and spaces, but keep it modest. A
minor kitchen remodel including upgraded cabinet fronts, new hardware and the addition of one or two energy-efficient appliances averaged a return of more than 83 percent of original cost compared to the 65 percent for the gut jobs. After assessing the national and regional averages, you'll need to evaluate your personal situation, local home market and the type of homes that are selling in your neighborhood. Let's start with the questions you need to ask yourself: • What kinds of improvements make sense for my neighborhood? Generally, exterior renovations that complement nearby homes have greater value, so consider how your new exterior might fit in with other houses on the street. As far as interior renovations, keep your spending in line with your future sale price. For example, a $100,000 kitchen in a home that might not sell for more than $300,000 would probably be a wasted investment – but a kitchen update worth $10,000 or less might help your house move quicker once it's listed for sale. • How long will I stay postrenovation? Remember, the latest Remodeling magazine numbers cover only one year of cost recovery on projects. People renovate for a variety of needs, either to make the home more livable or to make it more salable. The longer you stay, the more you'll get out of the investment – but if you have to sell soon, think carefully about what you'll need to spend to attract a buyer. • Will this send my property taxes through the roof? Renovation projects that
create larger homes can risk higher property taxes. You should think through potential property tax impact not only for yourself but also for your future buyer. Consider checking with your local residential taxing body to determine "before and after" property tax rates for renovated properties in your vicinity. Sometimes this information might be available on their websites. If you know a real estate broker with significant knowledge of your immediate neighborhood, you might consider speaking with them about this issue. Consider consulting experts to help you answer the basic questions you'll have as you make this decision. Start with trusted financial professionals who can offer a second opinion on what you're planning to do, how much you want to spend, and what particular tax issues may arise when it's time to sell. If you need to borrow to renovate, that means it's time to make sure your credit reports (https:// www.annualcreditreport.com/ index.action) are accurate and you are pre-qualified or preapproved for your loan based on what is required. In short, do your homework before you renovate your home. Bottom line: In 2016, home renovation is far from a home run. Know how long you're planning to stay in the home before you start and make sure the project you choose makes sense for your local marketplace or you won't get your money back. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney.
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