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Summer Brings Clouds...and Rainbows
Boulder School Year Blasts Off by Caitlin Gorman
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BOULDER MTN. - Our region offers spectacular scenery any time of year. Here is a "monsoon special" from this past week, where a cloud appears to be taking a rest on a rainbow. With luck we'll see a few more rain showers before summer's end—but hopefully only after everybody's third hay cutting is baled and in the barn.
Public Invited to Release of California Condors Saturday Sept. 30, at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
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A condor release is a rare opportunity. According to Friends of California Condors, as of December 2016 there were 446 California Condors. Of those 276 are flying free in California, Arizona, Utah, and Baja California, Mexico with 170 condors in the captive breeding program. VERMILION CLIFFS, The release coincides ARIZ - California Condors with National Public Lands will be released to the wild Day, the nation’s largest in Vermilion Cliffs National hands-on volunteer effort to Monument in northern Arizo- improve and enhance Amerna at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. ica’s public lands. National 30. The public is welcome Public Lands Day involves to observe the release from a the U.S. Bureau of Land viewing area where spotting Management and other fedscopes will be set up and proj- eral agencies, along with state ect personnel will be available and local governments and to answer questions.
New Printing of "Favorite Recipes" is Fresh from the Oven WAYNE COUNTY - What could be better than a book of recipes from your friends and neighbors? A newly issued reprinting of Favorite Recipes from Wayne County is fresh off the presses. There's good stuff in here like Mountain Man Breakfast Casserole, and Dutch Oven Dump Cake (both just in time for hunting season). There are 495 recipes in all with people's names next to them, and people don't put their names next to a recipe unless they're pretty good. Best thing yet, virtually every recipe can be made with items from the local store, maybe combined with proceeds from your neighbor's garden. All income from the book goes to support the Wayne County Fair. So far, the book has raised $10,000. That's a lot of cookbooks! To order your own copy (plus maybe a few as gifts for the holidays), call Diane Borgerding at 435-491-0135. —Insider
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. SEPT. 7 - WED. SEPT 13
A LITTLE COOLER than last week. Looks like highs will generally hover in the mid to upper 70s, lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Partly cloudy to sunny most of the week with chance of scattered rain, maybe thunderstorms Friday afternoon. Light winds this week, humidity 35 - 50%.
private groups. · Driving directions: Take Highway 89A from Kanab or Page to the Vermilion Cliffs (from Flagstaff take Highway 89 to Highway 89A). Turn north onto BLM Road 1065 (a dirt road next to the small house just east of the Kaibab Plateau) and continue almost 3 miles. · Bring: Spotting scope or binoculars, sunscreen, water, snack, chair and layered clothing · Details: Informational kiosk, shade structure, and restroom at the site. · Map: https://www. blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/ documents/files/2010%20 VCNM%20California%20 Condor%20Release%20Map. pdf This will be the 21st annual public release of condors
in Arizona since the condor recovery program began in 1996. Condors are hatched and reared in captivity at The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho, and transported to Arizona for release to the wild. Condors also come to the release site from the Oregon Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, and San Diego Zoo Safari Park. As of June 30, there were 74 condors in the wild in the rugged canyon country of northern Arizona and southern Utah. The world’s total population of endangered California Condors numbers over 450 individuals, with more than half flying in the wilds of Arizona, Utah, California, and Mexico. The historical Condor Release
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BOULDER - There are lots of innovative and exciting projects underway at Boulder Elementary School this year, but one of the most exciting is what is staying the same. This is Elizabeth Julian’s fourth year as Lead Teacher and Administrator, and there are returning paraprofessionals (assistant teachers) for the first time in years. Elizabeth’s team includes Molly Benson, Lexi Johnson, and Michala Alldredge, all of whom worked at the school last year. This continuity in leadership has allowed for the development of a strong curriculum that meets students where they are while encouraging growth. Elizabeth and the other teachers have been using both formal and informal assessments to drive instruction as well as Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. Elizabeth is excited about the multi-
meaning students of different ages learn together in one class, not separated by grade level.” Meeting students at their current learning level helps to support growth, filling in any gaps while providing appropriate challenges. The students aren’t the only ones learning. In July, Molly, Michala, and Elizabeth all traveled to Las Vegas for the weeklong National Teachers’ Conference organized by the Professional Development for Educators. In addition, Elizabeth is continuing her professional development by enrolling in an online Mathematics for Educators course through Stanford’s Graduate School of Education this fall. For the first time, BES will be providing a fulltime preschool program this year! The program, running four afternoons per week, is open to
Madisyn Nelson, Boulder first grade scientist and aspiring rocket designer. age learning approach that the school has adopted. As Elizabeth noted, “Boulder’s small size allows for the unique ability to teach students in a multiage learning environment,
all children in the community who are 3, 4, or 5 years old. BES will provide preschoolers with an exploratory-based Boulder School
McKenzy Jeffery, An Outstanding Wayne County Teen by adus F. dorsey ii
AUGUST 31, 2017 McKenzy Jeffery is tall enough to look you look straight in the eye and mean it and she has a personality that will swell your heart. If you ask her where she finds her motivation to succeed, she is not afraid to tell you that her finest examples come from her family members in Fremont and Loa. The Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen is a scholarship-based program that places emphasis on scholastic achievement, community service, style and the individual success of young women all across the state of Utah. McKenzy Jeffery has set her sights on being an Outstanding Teen in life and when she gets her way, and she will, we are all going to be a lot better off. The Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen program offers over $125,000 in college scholarship and in-kind donations. In their 11 year history, Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen program has seen Utah Teen titleholders attend presti-
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Leap, and the net will appear. —John Burroughs
several independent study programs. When asked about the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen platform that she is running
on, McKenzy said “My platform is Love Life & Live. It is all about helping kids, teens, and adults love their life and live it to the fullest. To help them appreciate their life, and when it gets hard they don’t have to turn to alcohol, drugs, or suicide. I love helping people in any way I can.” According to Webster, the definition of outstanding, is, standing out from the group and marked by eminence and distinction. I asked McKenzy why participate in the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen program and she said, “This unique opportunity presented itself and I wanted to take advantage of the experience it will provide.” McKenzy stressed to me that the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen program was not so much a pageant as it was a chance to share, with everyone a teens point view of our changing world, to showcase the ability to make Outstanding Teen
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Spirits Lifted after Brian Head Fire
To Jamie and Co, at A-OK Tree Service, Diane and I would like to express our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for the artistic and unique arch which you gifted us recently when you came to cut down dead trees on our property up Clear Creek Canyon Rd. The fire destroyed the environment on our property and along with it our spirits. As you know the trees you had to cut down ranged in age from 300 - 500 years old. While taking them down you found a way to save a part of them and you created something beautiful that has a positive presence on us that has lifted our morale in an amazing way. Driving up to our property and seeing your arch welcoming us home, puts a smile on our faces every day. We cannot thank you enough for going out of your way to give us something that has brought a ray of sunshine to our lives and we are profoundly grateful. Thank you most sincerely. Jim and Diane Ellis, Panguitch Lake
Save the Date for World Trade Center Utah 25K Jobs Meeting in Garfield County
I would like to thank Adus Dorsey, Wayne County Economic Development Director, for his post on Facebook alerting Wayne County residents about a Governor’s 25K Rural Jobs Initiative Planning Event held on August 15th. It was reported that the event drew a diverse cross-section of attendees and was a great success. Valuable information was provided for the upcoming main event to be held in Wayne County, October 3rd. As many of you know, Governor Herbert has challenged Utah businesses to build 25,000 jobs in rural Utah in the next four years. The World Trade Center Utah has organized a jobs tour for 29 rural counties including Wayne and Garfield Counties in partnership with 20 economic development partners. Business leaders, elected officials and residents are invited to attend the half day tour events. Planning events are typically held before the main event to seek public input. To my knowledge, no planning event was held in Garfield County and I am not sure if we currently have an Economic Development Director. As an elected official, it would have been valuable to me to know of a planning event. I have contacted Don Willie, Managing Director and Jim Porter, Project Coordinator with World Trade Center Utah. They are excited to bring a jobs event to Garfield County residents. The main event will be held on October 3rd at 4:30 in the Ruby’s Inn area, details and schedule to come later. At the main event, you can learn how private, public, and nonprofit organizations can help your business, what incentives, grants and other funding opportunities exist, and get ideas to diversify and grow your business. They have also agreed to work with the Escalante Boulder Chamber of Commerce to hold an event in Escalante later in October. More information will be published soon. Hope to see you there! Steve Cox, Boulder
Funding Available for Agricultural Land Impacted by Brian Head Fire dar City. In Garfield County, please call 435-676-8280 or visit 225 East Center Street in Panguitch, Utah. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is one of several voluntary conservation programs under the 2014 Farm Bill. It is designed to help farmers and ranchers improve and enhance the condition of water, soil, and other natural resources on agricultural land. Those interested in applying for financial assistance must meet certain eligibility requirements. Additional assistance for beginning, historically underserved and limited resource farmers, ranchers and forestry owners
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is also available through these programs. EQIP has become one of NRCS’s primary instruments in providing conservation assistance to producers in Utah. NRCS encourages and invites any Utah agricultural, forestry or livestock producer interested in structural or management conservation practices to contact their local NRCS representative to see what financial or technical assistance may be available in their area. NRCS continues to work in partnership with private landowners and conservation and agricultural groups to identify and prioritize natural resource concerns within com-
munities across Utah. This local guidance ensures that NRCS works collaboratively with land owners, land managers, and conservation partners to address and improve resource issues on a landscape scale. For more information on EQIP visit https://www.nrcs. usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ main/ut/programs/financial/ eqip/. For more information on NRCS and other conservation programs visit www.nrcs.usda. gov. —USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Aspen Enclosure Fences Vandalized RICHFIELD - Over the past number of weeks reports of fences being cut and pulled back in areas intended to protect aspen regeneration have been received by offices of the Fishlake National Forest. In one case it appears as though a fence was cut to provide hunters access to an enclosed area of young aspen trees. This type of vandalism harms natural resource restoration efforts and costs tax payers to repair to the fences. Dedicated Hunter organizations, in partnership with the Fishlake National Forest have spent countless hours to build and maintain these enclosures that provide young aspen a
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chance of survival. In locations with large herds of elk and deer, along with permitted livestock grazing young aspen shoots are eaten before they can grow. With the fencing in place aspen stands begin to thrive, perpetuating Utah’s State Tree. The Fishlake asks everyone enjoying the national forest to respect government property by not cutting, or otherwise damaging fences around the aspen enclosures. Damaging forest service property may result in a fine, payment of restitution, or a day in court. —Fishlake National Forest
Learning is life long process – wrong. Learning is continuous process in infinity. History is like previous chapters in book. US President Richard Nixon (vast experience in government, very high in education – US Constitution lawyer). In 70’s he stressed the intelligent portion of the human society (“I am president. President is the law”). When Richard Nixon was booted out, the world took a deep breath saying never again. George W. Bush – “Fool me once, I learn. Fool me twice, I am an idiot”. 40 years later we got Trump. He beats Richard Nixon by >100 folds. A local white woman with very low education and conviction record was hired over HARSHAD P. DESAI (brown in skin color, Hindu by religion, Immigrant from India, M.S. in engineering from University of Massachusetts, etc.). HARSHAD followed the due process and let the system take care of it. The process exposed the cesspool. What is the difference between donkey and horse ? You hit donkey and it goes for a few yards. Most donkey handlers get arthritis. You hit horse and it runs for miles over hours. Who said progress is quick and cheap ? “Quit India” was very simple and logical but took millions of lives over 30 years in India. It took entire life of Nelson Mandela to get simple rights of blacks in South Africa. It took life long work for Martin Luther King for equal civil rights. Bored of history of colored people ? British didn’t give up USA on silver platter to white George Washington. Civil war – Southern white ignorants didn’t budge against white Lincoln. In Nephi school district a few thought that homosexuality was contagious, intimidated school district board cronies and administration. Cost of this ignorants was >$2 million (to tax payers). Since 2013, I see a Mexican Hispanic male in Garfield County building picking up garbage. Since 2015, I see a colored woman running around in different departments. Yes. Slow like snail but on right avenue. Google – http://www. sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-us-discrimination-teacher-090209-2009sep02-story.html (San Diego Tribune - “Judge: Garfield School District showed prejudice against man from India”), http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705327251/Man-from-Indiawins-bias-case-against-Garfield-District.html (Man from India wins case against Garfield School District) or just type HARSHAD P. DESAI and whole enchilada will come up. Article paid ($136.00) by HARSHAD P. DESAI.
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IRON COUNTY – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications from agricultural producers in Iron and Garfield counties to help rehabilitate agricultural land impacted by the Brian Head Fire. NRCS programs are offered on a continuous sign-up basis, however to be considered for EQIP Brian Head Fire rehab funding, applications must be received by Sept. 22, 2017. Individuals interested in applying in Iron County should contact their local USDA-NRCS service center at 435-586-2429 or 2390 W. Highway 56, Suite 14 in Ce-
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USU Hires Director of Students for Southwestern Region
Spencer Kohler is USU's new director for students in the southwest region, which includes Panguitch to other Aggies. “I really want students to feel they are a part of USU. I am excited to help students feel Aggie pride in the Southwest.” He will also work with Assistant Executive Director, Nancy Glomb, in partnering with other institutions to provide additional programming in areas of need. Glomb has made large strides developing partnerships with Dixie State University, Southwest Technical College and Southern Utah University to fill gaps in education based on community needs. —Utah State University
National Campaign Launches to Fight Rollbacks in National Parks Trump administration are trying to upset that balance and risk real harm to national parks." In more than 40 national parks, the federal government owns the surface lands and private companies own the mineral rights - places such as Everglades in Florida and Grand Teton in Wyoming. Opponents of additional drilling say that exploration has resulted in excess pollution and harming of native wildlife. —National Parks Conservation Association
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Service, the Bureau of Land Management’s Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Grand Canyon and Zion national parks, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Kaibab and Dixie national forests among many other supporting groups and individuals. For more information about California Condors in Arizona: http://www.peregrinefund.org/condor —US Forest Service
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California Condor population declined to just 22 individuals in the 1980s when the program was initiated to save the species from extinction. The Arizona-Utah recovery effort is a cooperative program by federal, state, and private partners, including The Peregrine Fund, Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
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National Monument in Colorado and Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina. Lund pointed out that the regulations currently in place safeguard public lands while allowing for development where it can happen with minimal risk to the environment. "We are really here to protect the best of America, and we've developed ways to protect those parks and also allow oil and gas where it is appropriate and a balance has been struck," he said. "But these actions by the
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WASHINGTON, D.C. Iconic trips to the country's national parks are a part of most photo albums tucked on bookshelves across the United States, but those parks are in jeopardy, according to the National Parks Conservation Association. The organization is fighting environmental rollbacks by Congress and the Trump administration that prioritize oil and gas development over the health and safety of national parks and the people who love them. Nick Lund with the NPCA said it's time for all Americans to speak up. "They should get involved because this is America, I mean, this is our national parks. These are the most special, the most iconic places that we have, and once they're gone, they're gone," Lund said. "Once they're injured, they're gone. Once their air quality is bad and you can't breathe when you're in there, it's not the same national park." Specifically, Lund is concerned about the industrialization of landscapes next to national parks such as Dinosaur
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gives me an opportunity to help students get the education they need while living where they want. I faced a similar dilemma living in the Southwest, and USU was the answer.” When Kohler isn’t busy having Disney-music dance parties with his wife and four kids, he works to ensure USU Southwest students are getting the help they need to earn a college degree. Higher education is becoming more of a priority to local communities throughout the Southwest, and Kohler believes this is vital for the region. “USU is working hard to better serve students in rural Utah, and I am excited to help grow USU and make sure everyone has access to higher education. It’s important that students can get the education they need without having to leave their communities.” Some of Kohler’s main initiatives as the director of students is making sure USU Southwest connects to locals through social media, coming up with solutions for the personal needs of each student, and helping enrollments grow. When Kohler was a USU Southwest student, at times it was difficult to feel connected
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SOUTHWESTERN UTAH - Utah State University Southwest has named Spencer Kohler as the director of students. Kohler will oversee student services for 12 locations including Beaver, Bicknell, Cedar City, Delta, Ephraim, Junction, Kanab, Milford, Nephi, Panguitch, Richfield, and St. George. He will begin touring USU Southwest, visiting all of the locations to assess their needs and determine how to better unite them. Kohler, a Southwest Aggie alum, has lived in Southern Utah for 20 years and received his college education thanks to USU’s statewide system. He understands first-hand the importance of being able to receive an education after high school without having to relocate. His previous experience at Southern Utah University as the assistant director of Upward Bound, a program helping disadvantaged high school youth get into college, has helped him gain vital skills that will be of use to students attending USU Southwest. “Education is the key to a better life, richer community and stronger state,” said Kohler. “Working for USU Southwest
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curriculum, as well as kindergarten readiness, which allows children to engage in interdisciplinary learning, weaving together mathematics, science, literacy, and social-emotional learning. The school was able to work with Betsy Sunderland, Speech Language Pathologist Early Childhood coordinator for the Utah State Office of Education, in acquiring funding through a grant for both Kaplan Early Learning Connect 4 Learning, preschool curriculum, and The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Project Utah Reaching Potentials Through Recommended Practices, ongoing professional development training and a mentor teacher for Michala, preschool para. The curriculum, mentor teacher, and grants were initiated and made possible due to the efforts of Heather Weiler, Garfield County School District’s Speech Language Pathologist and Vonnie Parkin, Panguitch Elementary’s Preschool Teacher, and supported by Chirs Kupfer, Garfield Country School District’s Special Education Director. One of the school’s goals for this year is to provide even more opportunities for community involvement and connection. One way the community can get involved is through the monthly Community Prompts. Each month there will be a prompt to interpret through any creative medium: writing, drawing, painting, writing a song, photography, creating a short
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Schools & Sports movie or slide show, or anything creative! On the second Friday of each month, from 10:15-11:30, the students and the community members will have an opportunity to come together to share their interpretations at the school. Those who do not share publicly still have the option to submit their piece to be included in a collection that will be published. This creative endeavor will be an excellent way for adults and families who homeschool to engage creatively with the school and the larger community and for everyone to be awed by the talent in our community. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to present their work to an audience larger than their peer group. The dates and prompts for the academic year are as follows: • October 13 - Something with Two Heads • November 10 - A Pattern • December 8 - Light • January 12 - Something with Wings • February 9 - Under the Bed • March 9 - Object on your Desk • April 13 - Trash • May 11 - Animal Hybrid Another opportunity that the school is planning to provide for the community is continuing Adult Education courses and workshops. Some classes in the works include: American History, Arctic studies, financing, photography, computer skills, and first aid/ CPR. Elizabeth described these courses as “a way to demonstrate learning as a lifelong
opportunity and to provide a variety of experiences to our community.” These courses will support the mission of Garfield County School District, “Igniting Hearts and Minds to Empower and Motivate Lifelong Learners.” For the past two years, each semester has included a weeklong arts intensive. Last May, the Utah Children’s Theater in SLC brought five actors for a week of Theatre. They hosted workshops for both children and adults that ended in a performance. Additionally, the actors performed two of their current shows for the community. Escalante Elementary School’s Kindergarten through Second Graders traveled over to watch Aesop’s Fables. Earlier in the year, a musician from SUU visited BES with a collection of instruments, culminating in a concert by the students. The year previous, SUU’s PLAY Group also put on a weeklong theatrical intensive in conjunction with the Cedar City Shakespeare Festival. These dynamic intensives will continue this year, provided through a grant from the Beverly Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program. Elizabeth is currently working on a grant with others in the school district and community organizations, including Boulder Community Alliance, through Utah’s STEM Action Center to add weeklong Technology, Engineering, and Math intensives this year in Boulder. Possible topics include coding, robotics, and animation. Elizabeth explained, “These week-long intensives allow students to work hands-on in various fields and gain exposure to a variety of high-quality professionals.” The grant could also support the high school to provide additional course options in these areas and possibly provide coding camps in the summer months. Elizabeth would like to thank Mary Jane and Vard Coombs, who recently retired as the school’s custodian and groundskeeper, for their dedication to and support of the school over the years. For more information on what is happening at BES, visit http://bes.garfk12.org/. You’ll find staff biographies, curriculum information, and up-to-date calendar events. You can also subscribe to the school’s digital bulletin for updates and insights.
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Lady Cats Hold Top Spot in Volleyball The Lady Cats just keep on rolling and have taking over the top spot in the volleyball rankings. Last week Piute and Wayne came to town and the Ladies took little time taking out both teams in around 45 minutes. The Cats have won all their games in just 3 sets and it looks like that is the way it will be till they go to state. Last night they traveled down to Valley to take on the Buffalos, hopefully they gave the Cats a good game. Water Canyon will be here next week on the 13th and the Lady Cats hit the road, with away games @ Piute on the 15, @BV on the 20th and @ South Sevier on the 21. The Cats Baseball team again had a split week slaughtering Pinnacle 17 to 1. But down at Diamond Ranch it was a pitcher’s duel with the Diamond Backs prevailing 2-1. The Cats had a runner on third base in the last inning, with no outs but just couldn’t bring him in. On the 6th the Cats play host to Bryce Valley. After that game the Bob Cats hit the road with games @Piute on the 8th, 13th @ Valley and on the 15th they travel all the way over to Green River. The Bobcats, rabbits are really looking good this year with a Lady Cat win in Milford against a small field and the boys took second. Taylia Norris broke the course record, set by Whitni Orton just a few years ago. Taylia is only a sophomore and just keeps getting better each week. At Bryce Valley the boys took 1st; the girls had a volleyball game that night and didn’t have a team for the meet. This is the week that the race comes to town, on the 7th, come on out and see how good these runners are.
Panguitch High School: Welcome Back! Students of Panguitch High School! The student council and faculty are ecstatic to have you back. We are pleased to welcome the new students and our new freshman into our high school. We wish you guys a great year and know that you will love your experince at PHS! There will be several exciting events this week. Kicking things off this Wednesday, August 30th the volleyball girls played Piute at home and earlier the same day, also at home, the baseball boys played Pinnacle. Thursday, August 31st volleyball will be at home against Wayne. Friday, September 1st the student council will have the privilege of eating breakfast with Congressman Chris Stewart, an opportunity made possible because of the generosity of our county commissioner Jerry Taylor. Finally, the baseball team be playing at Diamond Ranch on September 1st.
September 4th is Labor day so we will not be having school. September 6th the volleyball girls will be playing at Valley and the baseball team will be playing at home against Bryce Valley. Panguitch high hosts cross country on September 7th and on September 8th the baseball team will be playing at Piute. We wish all of our sports teams good luck and encourage everyone to get out and support them! If you can’t come out to see the games you can watch home games live at KSL.com.
Drama auditions for the school play Annie are being held next week September 4th-8th. The dates for Annie are November 8-11 and will be starting at 7PM. September 25th will be the red cross blood drive. A heads up for the FFA club members the SUU contest is the 26th and be sure you are watching out for updates on the redneck scavenger hunt. Follow PHS on other social medias like Facebook and Twitter. —Abbey Blevins
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Wills, Trusts, and More How to Clear Title to Property When Someone Dies by JeFFery J. mCKenna
You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result of the death of a previous owner. The asset may be real estate, stock in a corporation or some other asset. The title is unmarketable because the property is in the name of the deceased individual. Many times when someone dies owning property in his or her name, the surviving family members do not take the necessary steps to clear title to the property. Although this is common, it can create future problems. If a parent, grandparent or some other ancestor died with real estate, stock or other assets in just his or her name and no probate proceeding was commenced, the assets are likely still in that person’s name and presently unmarketable. The assets cannot be sold or transferred because title is in the name of the deceased. If someone dies with a will, the will states who is to
serve as personal representative of the deceased. If there is no will, the intestate statute of the state where the property is located specifies the priority for who is to serve as personal representative. Once someone is appointed personal representative, the person appointed has authority to sell or transfer assets of the deceased. However, in Utah, if the probate proceeding is not commenced within three years after someone’s death, a personal representative cannot be appointed. In these situations, a legal action to determine the heirs of the deceased must be commenced. Although a determination of heirs is usually a more involved process then a probate proceeding, it is an effective way to clear title to otherwise unmarketable assets. Many families know of assets within their family that were owned by a family member that died more than three years ago. Often, the fam-
ily does not know what to do about the assets. In some situations, the assets may have significantly increased in value. Family members are often relieved to know there is a process to clear title. Determining the heirs of a deceased individual usually involves several steps. Although the process can be involved, it rarely gets easier with the passage of time. Fortunately, with a little effort and sometimes a brief genealogical review to determine the heirs of a deceased property owner, property that is presently unmarketable can once again be sold or transferred. 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
t H e Bad Luck
Lisa, who is my coworker at the travel agency where we're both employed, had a customer whose trip was a complete fiasco from start to finish. She was going to write him a letter of apology, but wasn't sure how to begin. I reminded her of a similar experience that one of my customers had the previous year, and dug out the letter I'd written for him so she could use it as an example. Handing it to her, I said, "All you have to do is change the details: the date, the trip info, and the name." Lisa glanced at it, chuckled and shook her head. Then she looked up at me and said, "We don't have to change the name."
Inflation
Don't buy thermometers in the summertime. They're much higher then.
Today's Thought
You graduated ... congratulations on getting through the easiest part of your life.
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l A u G h i N g pOiNt!! Gifted
On her forty-first birthday, a woman received, among other presents, an extravagantly expensive wrinkle-removing cream from her teenage daughter. "And what did she give you last year?" a guest asked the mom. Her reply without hesitation was: "The wrinkles!"
Funny
I work in drywall, which often involves using ladders. One day, as I was stepping down off a ladder, I accidentally turned my ankle. I grimaced in pain and sank to the floor. A co-worker knelt to look at my ankle then started laughing. I didn't see what was so humorous until he pointed at my shirt. On the front it read, "It's only funny until someone gets hurt, then it's hilarious."
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Just the other day, my husband was getting testy, and all I had to do was warn him: “Don’t make me blog about you.”
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We needed a new doorbell, so my handy brother-inlaw helped us install one. A few days later, very early in the morning, the doorbell rang. We got up to check the door and nobody was there. About a half hour later, the doorbell rang and again nobody was there. Convinced it was a practical joke, we camped out by the door. It rang again, and this time we could see there was definitely nobody there. We knew that a doorbell uses low voltage supplied by a transformer. We traced the wires and noticed that my brother-in-law had wired the doorbell into an existing transformer that was also hooked to the furnace thermostat. As a result, whenever the furnace turned on, the doorbell rang. We purchased a dedicated transformer for the new doorbell and are now sleeping in on weekends.
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O bituaries
Parley Pratt
ESCALANTE - Parley Pratt, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great great-grandfather, passed away on September 3, 2017 at Garfield Memorial Care Center in Panguitch, Utah. Parley was born August 26, 1925 in Escalante, Utah to Philo and Mable Pratt. He married Emma Leda Dutton in 1951. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple. Parley was a sheep herder and then worked for the BLM and Forest Service for many years. He loved to fish, hunt and being in the outdoors. He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Parley is survived by children; Dueane (Sherian) Dutton and Lorene (Jon) Carrigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and children; Jackie Withers, Dannie Pratt and Darla Jane Pratt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 12:00 Noon in the Escalante Ward Chapel. Friends may call prior to services at the church from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Escalante Cemetery with Military Honors. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com
September 7, 2017
FYI PanguItch
by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com Last Friday I was watching the traffic on 89, from our front porch, this last Labor Day weekend and it was really heavy. The traffic was backed up for two blocks with all of the travelers and my question is with all of the boats in the parade, is there enough water in Lake Powell to fit them all in? It is really nice to know that we live in a place where millions of people come to visit and see our beautiful country and play in areas that are ours to use every day. The big news this week is the weather in Houston, Texas, from the Hurricane Harvey, they have received almost 52” of rain in 6 days, which is the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the U.S. As of now they have lost 45 lives in the flood and it has caused billions of dollars in damages. The Hurricane Katrina a number of years before was the largest loss of lives when 1600 died in that flooding and they only had 17” of the wet stuff. Only about 45% of the homes had flood insurance and what will happen to their homes is unknown at this time. The robber barons that control the oil industries are using this disaster to jack up the price of their gas. Usually they create a shortage by shutting down their refineries in the summer time, so they can increase their gas prices. This time they are using Harvey to do their dirty work. The wholesale price of oil is going down and has been below $50.00 a barrel all summer long and this is just a way to gouge the public, without feeling guilty. It is called supply and demand and it is criminal. Around Panguitch there
is a plan to restore native trout in Utah streams. It will be the Cutthroat homecoming. Biologists will use toxin to eliminate nonnative species, such as rainbow and brown trout. The Dixie National Forest is poised to reintroduce the Cutthroats in two streams on the Paunsuaugunt Plateau. It will be the upper East Fork of the Sevier River and the Upper Kanab and the Blubber creeks, just west of Bryce Canyon National Park. Next month these streams will be closed for a while, as biologists apply the fish-killing poison. The project is part of a larger effort to restore cutthroats to 36 miles of interconnected streams above the Tropic Reservoir, as well as isolated segments downstream such as the Hunt, Birch and Horse creeks. (SLC tribune Wednesday August 30, edition). Labor Day signals the end of summer and the tourist season really slows down for a week and then it really takes off again with the adult crowd and they do spend the money. For some reason this second season runs till the middle of Oct. or the 15th. The Hospital Foundation Annual Dinner just keeps getting bigger and better each year. We were entertained by a local band that played all the way through dinner and they are really good. The food was great and a lot of money was spent on the auction, this year’s auctioneer was Tom Hatch. He really squeezed the last penny out of each item. I talked to Tom earlier and he and Kay have sold their beautiful home on the River Lane, they will be living in
St. George in the winter and up on the Ranch, out of Hatch town in the summer. Tom was the last good state Politician to come out of our area (remember the Cowboy Caucus who kept the City Slickers at bay). Can anyone name our State Senator? Talked to Commissioner David Tebbs who still works out at Ruby’s about what I am always interested in, what did Ruby’s do to improve their business, this year? Well this year they built a 400 room hotel to house all of their employees during the summer. No wonder they are all booked up all summer long, if you don’t progress you die. This weekend the Patriot Guard Riders of Utah will be down at the Fair Grounds. On Saturday evening they will be honoring all Veterans from our area, also they are including all Firefighters, EMS, and Sheriffs with a dinner
at the Fair Building at 6pm. Those that are being honored can bring a guest with them. These Riders makes this an annual event, throughout the State. Contact Joe Orman @ 477-2400 for more information. On September 30 free entrance to all of the National Parks, so gather up the family and check out what all of the tourist come for. October 4th thru the 7th it will be the Senior National Finals Rodeo, this is the second year in a row that the finals have been here in Panguitch and if they get a big turnout maybe it will be here for years to come. Come watch Lance Miller defend his saddle bronco championship. Pat and I will be out tripping for a couple of weeks, so you will have to find out what happening in old Pang town on your own. Mack O
At the west end of Highway 12 along Highway 89 lies the quiet community of Panguitch Utah. At least at one time it was quiet! The Patriot Guard Riders of Utah have chosen Panguitch as the site for the 2017 Utah Gathering of The Guard September 8-10 at the Garfield County Fair Building. Continuing a Utah PGR tradition we will be honoring the Veterans and First Responders of Garfield County as has been done in Torrey and Bear River City at past Gatherings. Please join us on Saturday, September 9th for Dinner, a Raffle, a Patriotic Program and Flag Retirement Ceremony. When: Where:
Saturday, September 9, 2017 6:00 p.m. Garfield County Fairgrounds 750 North Main Street (Highway 89) Panguitch, UT Questions:www.pgrut.org UTSC@PatriotGuard.org https://www.facebook.com/UTAHPGRGOTG Prices: Dinner $15.00, Couple $25.00, Children under 12 $10.00 Local veterans, or First Responder and 1 family member - Free
We hope to see you then!
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BrYce ValleY area news
by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com
Bree and Joey Shakespeare: "Tuesday night my husband took our dog out running up on Merrill's Bench .. they got separated. She knows her way home because she's done that loop a hundred times with him, but even an hour after Joey came home she didn't. He went back out looking that night till about 1 am and couldn't find her. We have been looking for her since. I've called Best Friends, Cedar city and Parowan dog shelters without any luck. Please keep
On September 17th at 10:00 A.M. Stake conference will be broadcast at the Tropic Ward House. Friday, Sept. 22nd will be the Fall Camp. More details coming. Released as the Assistant Ward Organist was Danielle Brinkerhoff. Called to serve in that position was Madison Syrett. We send out Get Well Wishes to Rae Hughes who is in the Panguitch Hospital with Pneumonia. We have you in our prayers and hope you start
Anyone seen this dog? She hasn't come home for over a week and her family misses her. an eye out for her." She's been such a special dog... we are all heart broke and want her home." Keep your eyes open for this little dog who is lost and missed by her family. Coming for a visit to Tropic was Shoney Everett and her little adorable baby boy, Addison. She has been spending time with family and they have been enjoying holding this new little treasure. Shoney is the daughter of Rick and Renon Bybee who both have been loving the two new llittle grandbabies they have received in the past month. Danny and Vicki Shakespear are the right grandparents for Talon Shakespear. Even though I tried to give him to Kelly and Pat Shakespear I had better put him with the right family. At right is a picture of Talon posing with the two Swim Olympic Champions who have been in the area with the Swim Club from St. George. Sorry for the mix up people. I must be getting older than I thought or would like to admit to. My article last week talked about the Swim Clinic with the Olympians. Outstanding Teen Cont'd from page 1
a difference and what today’s teens can really do to when they choose to put their minds to work. “It can be tough being a teen in 2017, it can be hard when you feel misunderstood. My Grand Ma Jeffery once told me I can do anything and be anything I want if I work hard enough at it. I love playing ball, I love music, I want to be a part of all the things that this time in my life has to offer, I will only get to be a teen once and I want to make sure I have put every effort forth to make the most of it, it is what makes me happy.” To even be considered
feeling better soon. Reminder to the D.U.P. members that the first meeting for the year will be held on September 18th at 3:00 P.M. at the Heritage Building in Tropic. All ladies are invited to come out and see what a
nice time you can have once a month for 90 minutes or so learning all about our ancestors and other interesting subjects. In spite of the fact that we all had many visitors for the Labor Day Weekend in our valley seems like many of the locals were somewhere else celebrating the holiday. ANNOUNCEMENT for a Reunion of Tropic High School and Bryce Valley High School students and faculties of the year 1969 and the years before. If you were a teacher, on the staff, or had attended anytime at the high school, even if you did not graduate here, you are welcome to come and join in the fun and good food. It will be held on Saturday, September 16th, 2017, at Ebenezer's Barn & Grill. The time will be from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. and the cost is $16.00 for the luncheon and other assorted foods. Please contact Mike Wintch at 801-815-0568 or email at wintchm2017reunion@gmail. com. Remember all students, faculty and anyone who attended some time at the high school are all invited. Dallen Platt was made a Deacon in the Henrieville Ward. He is the son of Nathan and Lori Platt of Henrieville. The Henrieville Elders Quorum was reorganized today. Released Presidency included: Pres. Brett Palmer, Counselor Andy Mortensen, & Secretary Cal Chynoweth. Call to serve as the new Presidency of the Elder's Quorum was; Pres. Rex Rushton, 1st
Josh Davis, Talon Shakespear, Aaron Piersol during the Swim Clininc. Josh and Aaron are Olympic Medalist who came to help the swimmers learn new techniques and gain confidence.
for the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen contest is tough duty as it is not just pretty smiles, being able to stand up straight in stilettos and look good in an evening gown. It is hard work and requires an immense amount of focused dedication. There are outstanding teens all over the state of Utah vying for the title of outstanding teen. Scholastically you have to know your stuff and be able to show it, none of that sloughing class and slipping over to the pizza place parking lot for a quick Camel. Heck no, it is nose to the grindstone, hitting the books hard before even dreaming about attempting a Marina Double Bacon Burger
with cheesy fries and fry sauce at the Sunglow. It is all about making the personal choice to be a good example and putting into practice all of those important lessons about life that Grand Ma took the time to teach you. Grand Ma always knows best ya know, she has been there and done that and she will tell you so in no uncertain terms. McKenzy says it doesn’t take the Miss Utah’s Outstanding Teen program to prove that there are good teens in all of our communities. Outstanding teens are everywhere, you just have to look, and recognize their efforts.
Counselor, Max Eagar, 2nd Counselor Wade Moore and Secretary, Cal Chynoweth. We have a new Pre-school teacher starting this year. Kylie Mortensen was hired to be the new Pre-school Teacher. She replaced Mrs. Bonner who has been hired to be the new Kindergarten Teacher in Panguitch. Congratulations to both ladies and we wish them the best of luck in their new callings. Kara Syrett is the new Art Teacher for both Bryce Valley and Panguitch. We welcome her to the school faculty. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Texas who are caught in the situation going on down there right now. What a scary thing to have happen to so many people and we are sad at the loss of life due to the flood waters. It is heart warming to see so many people jumping in to help in any way they can. It will take years for the clean up to take place and get them back to normal. Mother Nature sure can cause a lot of problems. Help has come in all forms such as rescues, rebuilding, finding animals that are lost, helping with food and water, and donations of clothing, food, money and prayers. It is hard to imagine such a situation happening to people who are unprepared for it. That is why it is good to have your supply of food, clothing, medicines and money ready in storage for a time that might happen such as this. Water is one of the most important items for storage but you must remember to rotate older items and keep rotating the storage items to keep them up to date. Some items have longer shelf life that others so be sure to check. It must be awful to be caught without your supplies for the time of disaster or drought. Have a very safe week and drive safely. Be sure to call or email your news to me. Thanks VS.
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O bituaries Norma Burrows RICHFIELD - Norma Gale Schow Burrows passed away at her home on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Norma was born August 17, 1931 to goodly parents Ira Thomas Schow and Christina Cooper in Panguitch, Utah. Norma had a wonderful growing up. She loved to sew, embroider, and crochet. She loved music, dancing-- especially the weekly dances at the old social hall—and had many friends whom she loved. Her favorite times of each year were the Deer Hunters’ Ball and the 49ers Ball. Norma especially loved Christmas; it was a magical season with dances every night, and socializing at friends’ houses eating peanut butter fudge and divinity. Norma graduated from Panguitch High School in 1949. She attended Utah State University, and when she returned home, she worked at the Garfield County Courthouse. Norma met her future husband, Reid, while he was working in Panguitch. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in December 1954. Norma loved the Lord’s unconditional love demonstrated in the four seasons. She saw the beauty in spring, summer, fall and winter, and always looked forward to each one every year. Norma was dedicated to her three sons, whom she loved dearly. She lived in Salt Lake for several years and then moved to Richfield, Utah, where she found many wonderful new friends. The old Fifth Ward was a great joy for her and her family. She worked several jobs in Richfield, and one was with the State Recovery Services. An avid shopper, Norma was one of Christensen’s best customers for years. Norma’s home was place of peace. She loved to clean, wash, and iron, and just enjoyed being there. Norma was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, holding jobs in Young Women, Primary, Sunday School, and Relief Society. The one assignment that was very special to Norma was that of an Ordinance Worker in the Manti Temple for four-and-a-half years. There, she met many special people and had several neat experiences. Norma had several adversities which limited her activities for the last two-and-a-half years of her life. She is survived by her husband Reid; children David (Annette), Tom (Debbie), and Bryan (Laurie); brother James (Cleone) Schow; ten grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Grant and Kyle; sisters Vida and Mary; grandson Bohen Lewis Burrows; and great-granddaughter Hailey Gale Stagg. A public viewing will be held at Magleby Mortuary in Richfield, Utah on Friday, 8 September 2017 from 6 to 8 pm. Norma requested a private family service, which will be held on Saturday, 9 September 2017. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com
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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 OCTOBER 4, 2017. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information. NEW APPLICATION(S) 89-1679 (A80978): Miles Holm propose(s) using 1.73 ac-ft from groundwater (Heward Canyon) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 61-3106 (a42511): Richard Chad Stewart and Jodie Lynn Stewart propose(s) using 0.0082 cfs or 1.0 ac-ft from groundwater (3 miles SE of Panguitch) for IRRIGATION; STOCKWATERING; DOMESTIC. 97-2066 (a42879): Jennifer Geerlings, Donald Jason Pence propose(s) using 0.45 ac-ft from groundwater (Upper Deer Creek) for DOMESTIC. 95-424 (a42881): Loa Waterworks Company propose(s) using 0.58 cfs from the Underground Water Wells (3) (Loa Town) for MUNICIPAL: In Loa Town.Kent L. Jones, P.E., STATE ENGINEER. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 7 & 14, 2017
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Bonneville Cutthroat Trout Restoration: Temporary Closure of Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek KANE AND GARFIELD COUNTY – The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) will conduct a native Bonneville Cutthroat Trout (BCT) restoration project using the piscicide rotenone within the East Fork Sevier River drainage on the Dixie National Forest, beginning September 5, 2017. Working with the Forest Service to expand and conserve the species helps the UDWR fulfill the obligations it is committed to as a signatory agency to the Range-wide Conservation Agreement and Strategy for BCT. According to Richard Hepworth, Aquatics Program Manager for UDWR, the Conservation Agreement and Strategy is an interagency effort designed to alleviate factors that would warrant listing BCT under the Endangered Species Act. “We are trying to keep the species off the Endangered Species list, as well as restore native species back to their historic habitat,” Hepworth said. The rotenone treatment is aimed to rid all species of fish in targeted streams, ponds, lakes and tributaries in order to restore the native BCT, along with other native minnows and suckers, to a portion of the East Fork Sevier River drainage. A temporary closure of these areas during the piscicide application will be necessary to allow ground crews to safely work in and around the lakes and streams without harm or injury to the public. All use of the water (wading, fishing, swimming, etc.) within the project area will be prohibited during piscicide application and neutralization. The East Fork Sevier River is one of the primary tributaries of the Sevier River. Since the 1970s, only two remnant populations (meaning they have persisted since the time of settlement) of native BCT have been found in the entire East Fork Sevier River drainage. Hepworth noted the BCT is a fish native to Utah that has declined from many reasons including past introductions of nonnative trout. “Brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout were stocked as
sport fish in the past, but are not native to the area,” Hepworth said. “Brook and brown trout spawn in the fall giving their young a competitive advantage over spring spawning BCT and rainbow trout hybridize with BCT. These factors have resulted in those trout species overtaking BCT throughout most of the Bonneville Basin.” The Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek restoration projects are part of a larger effort designed to restore over 50 miles of stream for BCT and other native fish, including 36 miles of interconnected streams upstream from Tropic Reservoir. According to Mike Golden, Fish Biologist for the Dixie National Forest, the short distance of stream occupied by the two existing remnant populations in the East Fork Sevier River drainage and lack of connectivity between them present an issue for species conservation. “One of the challenges to restoring native trout is finding areas where fish will be able to persist following a disturbance without additional management from us because it requires that species to occupy long distances of interconnected stream, “ Golden said. “This project provides us with that opportunity.” Treatments are planned for Blubber Creek from September 5-7, 2017 and Upper Kanab Creek from September 11-13. Liquid rotenone (product name: Prenfish) will be applied to target waters using drip barrels. The drips will be set during the morning, and they’ll run through the afternoon. While nonnative trout will be removed during the treatments, Hepworth said project implementation will be timed and completed in ways which attempt to “minimize impacts to fishing opportunity.” Depending on their location, most drips will run for three to eight hours. Applying the rotenone this way will ensure all of the fresh water sources are simultaneously treated. Charges for drip stations are calculated to apply the five percent active ingredient liquid rotenone at a concentration of 1.5 parts per million in the target area.
The active ingredient in liquid rotenone is a powder derived from the roots of a South American plant. Rotenone is specifically poisonous to gilled organisms because it interrupts oxygen uptake from the water at the cellular level. After the rotenone has been applied, potassium permanganate, an oxidizing agent, will be applied to the rotenone treated waters below the target area which deactivates the rotenone in those areas. Although liquid rotenone is relatively benign to humans, fish treated with the chemical have not been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption. For that reason, fish that die during the project cannot be salvaged. After successful removal of non-native trout, BCT will be introduced to the stream. Similar restoration projects involving Utah’s native trout are underway throughout the state. The projects are part of conservation strategies designed to prevent the fish from being listed under the Endangered Species Act. The 2017 area closures for Upper Kanab Creek and Blubber Creek is Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261.50 (a) and (b). The following areas will be closed during the treatments for protection of public health and safety: • Off of Forest system roads and within 100 feet of Upper Kanab Creek and its
tributaries from the confluence of Upper Kanab Creek with the East Fork Sevier River upstream through all the Upper Kanab Creek drainage headwaters (T38S, R41/2W, Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 16 and 21; Salt Lake City Baseline and Meridian). • Off of Forest system roads and within 100 feet of Blubber Creek and its tributaries from the confluence of Blubber Creek with the East Fork Sevier River upstream through all the Blubber Creek drainage headwaters (T37S, R41/2W, Sections 26, 27, 34, 35 and 36; Salt Lake City Baseline and Meridian). The temporary closure orders for the Blubber Creek and Upper Kanab Creek project areas are anticipated to be cancelled September 7, 2017 and September 13, 2017, respectively. Stay connected. Visit the Dixie National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/dixie, like us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/usfsdnf, and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/usfsdnf. For more information on the BCT restoration project, please contact Michael Hadley, Southern Region Aquatics Biologist, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources at 435691-2204 or Kacy Ellsworth, Public Affairs Officer at 435865-3700. —Dixie National Forest
September 7, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY Please take notice that the Garfield County Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Monday September 25th, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. in the Garfield County Courthouse, 55 South Main,Panguitch, Utah, to receive public comment regarding the following: GARFIELD COUNTY WILDLIFE ZONE CHANGE PROPERTY BOUNDARIES: TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SLB&M SECTION 29: W2W2 CONTAINING 160 ACRES, MORE OR LESS TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SLB&M SECTION 32: W2NW4 CONTAINING 80 ACRES, MORE OR LESS TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SLB&M SECTION 20: W2W2 CONTAINING 160 ACRES, MORE OR LESS TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 5 WEST, SLB&M SECTION 36: ALL CONTAINING 640 ACRES, MORE OR LESS GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL FUND TOTAL ACRES: 1,040 MORE OR LESS. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 7, 14 & 21, 2017 INVITATION TO BID TORREY TOWN Town of Torrey is requesting Bidding Packet information for the Sand Creek Crossing Waterline Project. This project entails the excavation and installation of an HDPE waterline in one location along the Sand Creek Crossing. You may receive plans and specifications for the Sand Creek Crossing Water project by e-mailing Kelly Chappell at kchappell@ensignutah. com . Sealed Bid Packets are due on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. sharp at the Torrey Town Hall 100 North 75 East, Torrey, Utah 84775. Late packets may not be accepted at the Town’s discretion. Sealed packets must be addressed to the Town of Torrey, Attn: Scott Chesnut, 100 North 75 East, Torrey, Utah 84775. The packet must be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Town of Torrey Sand Creek Crossing Waterline”. The Town reserves the right to waive any formalities and accept or reject any packet it deems in its best interest. Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on SEPTEMBER 7 & 14, 2017
Town & County MEETING Board GARFIELD COUNTY Garfield County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets the 2nd & 4th Mondays at 10am in the commission chambers, 55 S. Main St., Panguitch. Agenda deadline: noon Friday before meetings. Clerk: Camille Moore, camille.moore@garfield.utah.gov. 435-676-1120. Antimony - Antimony Town Council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 7pm at the Civic Center. Clerk: Roma Henrie, antimonytown@scinternet.net. 435-624-3488. Boulder - Boulder Town office hours: Mon 11-1, Wed 1-2. Council meetings are 1st Thursdays, 7pm at Community Center. Agenda Deadline: 48 hours before the meeting. Clerk: Judy Davis, boulderutah@scinternet.net. 435-335-7300. Bryce - Bryce Canyon City Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10am at the public safety building. City manager Jean Seiler, ajeansiler@gmail.com. 435-231-1603. Cannonville - Cannonville Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm., canvtown@scinternet.net, 435-6798784 Escalante - Escalante City office hours are Mon-Thurs 8-4, Fri 8-noon. Council meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm at the city council chambers. City recorder: Stephanie Steed, escalant@scinternet.net, 435-826-4644 Hatch - Hatch Town Council meetings are 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm at Hatch Town Hall. Clerk: Jacie Torgerson, hatchut@ color-country.net 435-735-4364 Henrieville - Henrieville Town office hours are Mon-Fri 10-4. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 7pm at the Town Hall. Clerk: Marie Jagger, henrievilletown@scinternet.net 435-6798581. Panguitch - Panguitch City office hours are Mon-Fri 8-5. Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the city offices. Agenda deadline: Noon Thursdays before meetings. Manager: Lori Talbot, lori.panguitchcity@gmail.com 435-676-8585. Tropic - Tropic Town office hours are Mon-Fri 8-2. Council meetings are the 2nd Thursdays at 6pm at Tropic Town Heritage Center. Agenda deadline: 1st Thursday. Clerk: Marie Neimann, tropic@color-country.net, 435-679-8713. WAYNE COUNTY Wayne County office hours are Mon-Fri 9-5, closed 12-1 for lunch. Commission meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 10am in the Wayne County Courthouse, 18 S. Main., Loa. Agenda deadline Thursdays before noon. Clerk: Ryan Torgerson, ryan@ wayne.utah.gov, 435-836-1300 Bicknell - Bicknell Town council meetings are 1st Thursdays at 6pm (7pm May-November), Bicknell Town Hall. Agenda deadline 1st Tuesdays at noon. Clerk: Connie Durfey, bicknelltown@scinternet.net, 435-425-3315 Hanksville - Hanksville Town office hours are Tues-Thurs 102. Council meetings are the first Thursday of each month, at 7pm in the Hanksville Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 1st Mondays. Clerk: Lisa Wells, 435-542-3451. Loa - Loa Town office hours are Mon-Thurs 10-5. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 8 pm in Loa Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 2nd Tuesdays by noon. Clerk: Michelle Brian, 435836-2160. Lyman - Lyman Town Council meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Lyman Town Hall. Clerk: Dortha Chappell. 435-836-2346.Mayor Clenn Okerlund 435836-2826. lymantown@scinternet.net Torrey - Torrey Town office hours are Wed-Thurs 10-4. Council meetings are 2nd Thursdays at 6:30pm at Torrey Town Hall. Agenda deadline: 1st Thursdays by noon. Clerk: Paula Pace, paula@torreyutah.gov, 435-425-3600
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WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL TICKET TAKERS Wayne High School has an opening for ticket takers for the winter sports activities. This position has no benefits and the rate of pay is $10.00 per hour. For more information contact Mary Bray at 435-425-3411 or mary.bray@waynesd.org. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. This position will remain open until filled. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider. 9/14
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring the following positions. For a description of each, please see the district website www.garfk12.org Antimony Elementary School Para Professional Boulder Elementary School Custodian Boulder Elementary School Food Service Worker Boulder Elementary School Para Professional Escalante Elementary School Para Professional Escalante Elementary School Preschool Para Professional Escalante Elementary School SpEd Para Professional Escalante High School Boys Basketball Coach Escalante High School Cross Country Coach Panguitch Elementary School Para Professional Substitute Teachers for all schools CONTRACTS AVAILABLE: 1. CM/GC for building project management and services 2. Structural/Engineering evaluation contract for PES gymnasium SALARY: Please see 2017-2018 Garfield County School Districts Classified Salary Schedule and Certified Salary Schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be fingerprinted and satisfactorily pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. See the job description for additional requirements. APPLICATION: interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified or certified application. Please direct questions to: AES Head Teacher Julie Allen (435-624-1100) BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-7322) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-531-0405) EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) PES Principal Nick Reynolds (435-231-9028) Superintendent Tracy Davis (435-676-1379) Online application available: www.garfk12.org Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: See the district website for closing date of each position. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 9/7
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September 7, 2017
Practical Money Matters
Could a Gap Year After High School Make Financial Sense
GARFIELD MEMORIAL CLINIC FEATURES
by nathaniel sillin
In some parts of the world, a gap year – a year-long break between high school and college – is the norm. It's starting to catch on in the U.S. as well. It's a chance for recent high school graduates to earn money, challenge themselves, explore the world and build their resume while experimenting with different career paths. Those who take full advantage of the opportunity often find the experience to be rewarding and beneficial. And colleges report that students who start school after a gap year tend to earn higher grades, are more involved with campus life and graduate within four years at a higher rate than their non-gap-year peers. Lessons you could learn along the way. Many people spend at least part of the year traveling, working or volunteering away from home. During the year, they may discover that what they originally wanted to study isn't a good fit, or may come away with a newfound passion. Entering college with this knowledge can help them focus on a major, plan their classes and graduate early. Or, at least avoid changing majors and extending their schooling. In either case, they can save tens of thousands of dollars. During a gap year, young adults also often take a more direct role in their day-to-day finances. They can develop a greater appreciation for earning, and spending, money. In turn, this can give them a framework when taking out student loans and an extra push to apply for scholarships. Finding structure for your gap year. To avoid squandering the year, you can look into formal programs that can help you achieve or define your personal, academic or career goals. According to the American Gap Association (AGA), a nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon, over 80 percent of gap year students say the skills they acquired helped them be successful in their career after school. Many choose serviceoriented work. The federally backed AmeriCorps programs place volunteers throughout the U.S. to help communities in needs. Once you complete a full-time 10- to 11-month commitment, you may be eligible for a scholarship worth up to $5,815 (in fiscal year 2017). Some colleges and universities will also match a portion of the award. Working for a local business could be another great option. You can earn money, see if you truly enjoy the work, network and may be able to line up work during school or for future summer jobs. The industry connections and mentorship you receive can also be valuable for your postgraduation job search. Another resource for finding a program is the USA Gap Year Fairs, which profiles a broad range of gap year experiences. Privately run programs may not offer compensation, but sometimes you can work in exchange for room and board. The experience can also serve as a foundation for cover letters when you apply for jobs or college admissions essays. Funding your gap year. There are gap year options for students from all socio-economic backgrounds. The AGA maintains a list of financial aid opportunities that can help you fund a gap year. The mix of merit- and need-based scholarships could cover the cost of a program
or offset the cost of traveling or volunteering. If you have a particular program, ask the organization for recommendations. Also, inquire with your university to see if it recommends or runs any programs. Some schools offer scholarships to admitted students who take a gap year, and a few will give you college credit for completing certain programs. Once you start your college education, you can try to capitalize on your year off. There are many scholarships available to continuing college students and your experience could be a good jumping-off point for an essay. Bottom line: Taking a gap year between high school and college is increasingly popular, although still not as common as it is in some other parts
of the world. While jumping right into college and getting a degree is the traditional path towards employment, some parents and students see the benefit of taking a year off to better define one's goals and gain real-world experience before going to college. Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa's financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www. twitter.com/PracticalMoney. This article is intended to provide general information and should not be considered health, legal, tax or financial advice. It's always a good idea to consult a tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to your situation and about your individual financial situation.
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