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Thursday, October 19, 2017
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WCBA Elects New President and VP
Panguitch Prevention Coalition Collecting Old Prescriptions for National Take Back Drug Day Today! Thursday October 19
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Left photo: Jayden Brian and Mike Riddle appear pleased and ready for their new posts as vice president and president of WCBA, respectively. Right photo: Tasha Jackson, Leisa Hilton, and Melissa Robins of Queen Bee Catering (formerly Leisa Hilton Catering), who fed the gang at WCBA's October 11 meeting. WAYNE COUNTY The Wayne County Business Association during their quarterly meeting introduced a new president to the Board of Directors. Business teacher at Wayne High School and independent marketing consultant Mike Riddle was elected to the post. Jayden Brian, Marketing Director for the Wayne Community Health Center was elected as the new vice-president. Brian wears two Wayne County business "hats," in addition to his work at WCHC he also owns an outfitting company for the Henry Mountains, Bull Mountain Outfitters. After several years of tireless and dedicated leadership from Francine Hallows, WCBA members were profuse in their gratitude for her service, and they are looking forward to having her continue on the Board in a regular
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seat as the Association looks to the goals and events for 2018. The October 11th WCBA General Meeting at the Bicknell Community Center had approximately 30 attendees. The event was catered by the newly minted Queen Bee Catering and the food was delicious. Bhinda Singh from the Badger Den sent Mike Riddle to represent him as he was in the middle of making 15 pizzas for Garkane and couldn't leave his business to attend the meeting. The new Badger Den menu and owner have quickly become local favorites. Community people who have met him spoke of his kind and inclusive nature. The biggest hit is the curry pizza. Bhinda is planning on "cookie cuttering' this business after working out the kinks and spreading around to other parts of Utah, according to Mike Riddle.
The Wayne County Farm- She let people know that she ers' Market had a very succesf- offers a free consultation and ful year with almost 50 vendor is very excited to learn the insand only a few of those were and-outs of Wayne County. from out of the county. —Insider Jayden Brian introduced his new outfitting company, Bull Mountain Outfitters, one of the very few outfitters who operates in the Henry Mountains M e gan Mustoe, newly licensed attorney asked for feedback on legal questions for her to feature in Bhinda Singh, new owner of the Badger Den her column in in Bicknell is among the new members of The Insider. WCBA.
Young Filmmaker Travels Country with Help of Online School
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Hatch resident and rising senior at Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA), Emily Hunyady, has traveled to three countries and more than 12 cities in five months during the making of her film, Happiness. HATCH – Now in her senior year of high school, Hatch resident Emily Hunyady has moved around more in her 17 years than many people do during their entire lives. But rather than seeing this as a hindrance to her outlook on life and her education, Emily has found that her nomadic lifestyle has boosted her interest in the world. Not only had her family moved 20 times by the time
she was sixteen, Emily began traveling independently herself at the age of 13. She has traveled to more than 12 cities and three countries just over the past five months. As a student at Utah Virtual Academy, an online public charter school based out of Murray, her primary reason for globetrotting in recent months has been to work on her own film, which is called Happiness.
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Why is a young woman trekking around making a movie about happiness? You could say it’s part of her own comingof-age story. “I am known to be a happy person. A very positive person. But I hadn’t been before, it’s something I needed to discover. I found happiness in the things I saw in the world. It was a true internal feeling,” said Emily. Emily’s been doing online schooling since she was in second grade. “At first it really didn’t make a difference because it’s what my parents told me to do. But when I was about 14 years old I started wanting to be with my friends. I argued with my parents for about two years to go to a regular school. But it was impossible. By my sophomore year of high school realized that my life was never going to be normal because I grew up that way. And I grew into it,” said Emily. “Growing up I moved around a lot because my parents do a lot of training,” said Emily. But lately the family has established local roots. Emily’s parents bought a property in Hatch about three years ago, so this is where she now calls home. Emily says her idea for filmmaking came from visiting an uncle who is in the film industry. “I went to visit him in Brooklyn, and I made some films with him in New York and
wanted to make a ‘thank you’ film for him called Happiness. And my uncle saw the possibility in that and said he’d help me with it,” she said. Emily came to the realization that happiness is not something that is talked Young Filmmaker Cont'd on page 2
PANGUITCH - It’s National Take Back Drug Day, Thursday October 19th 10:30am-4:30pm, at the Panguitch Firehouse. Please collect all old and unused Prescription Medication and bring down for proper disposal by law enforcement and DEA. This is a great opportunity for those who have accumulated old unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. Panguitch has participated in this annual nationwide event for a few years now and residents have turned in over 100+ pounds of unwanted, expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. This annual event also reduced the availability of prescription to youth and others that might want to gain access
to them for misuse and abuse. Prescription drug misuse is a growing problem. Approximately 9 million Americans use prescription drugs at least once a year for “non-medical” reasons. (Non-medically means that they were taken for reasons other than the medication was prescribed. This could include taking more than prescribed, longer than prescribed or a higher dose than prescribed taking a medication for a reason for a reason other than what it was prescribed for or taking a medication that was not prescribed for them.) There is a low perception of risk regarding the use and abuse of these types of drugs. Many people Take Back
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Elderly Couple Survives Six Days in GSENM GRAND STAIRCASEESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT - Early on the afternoon of Monday, October 2, Dell LeFevre, of Boulder, Utah, encountered an elderly female laying on the Croton Road in the Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument. LeFevre was checking on cattle he has on the monument when he located Helena Byler, 78, of Houston, Texas. Helena was severely dehydrated and confused about what had taken place. After contacting a dispatch center, LeFevre transported Mrs. Byler south toward Big Water on the Smokey Mountain Road where he met with a Kane County Sheriff´s Deputy dispatched to meet them. The deputy provided transport to the Kane County Hospital. While traveling to the
hospital and after having some food and water, Helena was able to remember some details of what happened to her. She said she and her husband, Gerald Byler, 76, had left their motel in Kanab on Tuesday morning, September 26, for a day trip to see Lake Powell. She indicated they were using a GPS device. When they had not returned by Wednesday morning, the motel reported them as overdue. It was determined that her husband must still be with their vehicle. The couple was driving a KIA rental car, which had become undriveable because of the condition of the road they were on. Helena remembered something about being on Grand Bench Road, which Six Days
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Loa Elementary Gets in High Reading Gear with Epic!
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The Loa Elementary second grade is using Epic! for kids. Epic! is a digital library. This program fosters a love of reading and self-directed learning. Students can use it at home as well. We have entered a contest where we read books and earn prizes on our READERPILLAR! This contest will last throughout the year.
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mistakenly assume that prescription drugs are safe since they are prescribed by doctors. These types of drugs do serve a very important purpose, and should only be taken under the direction of a Doctor and use as directed. Many believe, especially youth, don’t think these types of drugs are dangerous or addictive. Taking prescription drugs for even two weeks will start to cause a physiological dependency. We should not treat these drugs lightly. These drugs are so commonly abused because we as a society have developed an attitude around these types of drugs that makes them socially acceptable. We live in a culture where it has become acceptable to take these types of drugs. When we have a Six Days
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would have been to the east of where she was found. Another Kane County Deputy was dispatched to the area to try and locate the vehicle. Classic Air Medical was also contacted and dispatched a medical helicopter out of Page, Arizona, to search for the car and Mr. Byler. The helicopter crew discovered an SOS sign made out of rocks and flowers at the junction of the Croton and Grand Bench Roads. They then flew east following the Grand Bench Road locating the vehicle about three miles from the SOS sign at Croton/ Grand Bench junction. They landed near the car, but did not
headache we take a drug, when we have a stomach ache we take a drug, when we don’t want to sleep we take a drug and when we can’t sleep we take a drug. As a result of this our children are growing up with a false sense of fixing everything with a drug. Unfortunately many people honestly don’t see the difference in taking Tylenol when they have a headache or a prescription narcotic when they are stressed or overwhelmed with life. Availability is one of the biggest contributors to the increase in prescription drug misuse and abuse. These types of drugs are right in our own homes or friends or families homes. If you were given one hour to go out into the community and bring back as many illegal drugs (Heroin, cocaine etc) as possible most people would not have a clue where to go to obtain these types of
drugs. But if I ask the same question about bring back as many prescription drugs as possible; we would be able to complete this task. For most they would only have to open the medicine cabinet to find these types of drugs. They are everywhere, and it isn’t hard to find them. 55% of youth who abuse prescription drugs are getting these drugs from their own homes or a friends home, including grandparents, for free. 30-40% purchase them from a friend, or steal them from relatives and neighbors. Only 10% of kids that abuse these drugs get them from a doctor. In other words we make these drugs available to our youth. If we made these drugs unavailable, we could eliminate almost 90% of the supply of drugs to youth. This means getting rid or unused prescription in our homes, and locking up those prescriptions that we still use.
This applies to everyone, even if you don’t have kids at home they are still available to someone who want to get them. As a substance abuse prevention coalition, Panguitch Prevention Coalition, we wanted to address this problem by our communities joining in the participation of the National Take Back Drug Day and reducing the availability of these drugs to our youth and others who might seek to abuse them. Please support our efforts to reduce the availability of prescription drugs and drop off your old unused medications at the location listed above. We thank everyone for participating and contributing to the battle against prescription drug abuse and misuse in our community. —The Panguitch Prevention Coalition
find Gerald with the car. They worked their way back up the road about a half-mile where there was a couple of old trailers near a corral. They found Gerald in one of the trailers still alive, but like Helena he was very dehydrated and unable to move. The helicopter transported Mr. Byler to Dixie Regional Medical Center where he was immediately put into ICU. Helena spent one night in Kane County Hospital, and after being discharged, was transported to St. George to be with her husband. Helena indicated that after they could go no further in the car, they began walking back up the road. It got dark and they spent Tuesday night out in the rain. Wednesday
morning, she left Gerald who couldn´t walk any further, to get help. It was five days later when she was found by LeFevre. She recounts stories of talking to dispatchers on the phone, a helicopter coming to pick up her husband, and tales of being in granite buildings and seeing other people who would not talk to her or help her. It appears she may have spent a couple of days in one of the old trailers not knowing that her husband was in another one nearby. The days without food and water caused her to see and hear things that were not real. Even after being released from the hospital, those experiences were very real and vivid to her. She said she did drink water from pud-
dles when she found some. As of Monday, October 9, Gerald Byler was still hospitalized but greatly improved. Both he and Helena are expected to recover completely and should be able to return home to Texas soon. Thanks to all those who had a part in this incident. Many little things fell into place that allowed the Bylers to be located alive. From LeFevre making the choice to use the road he did, to the cooler weather, and to the assistance of Classic Air Medical. One more day could probably have resulted in a very different outcome. —Alan Alldredge, Chief Deputy, Kane County Sheriff's Office
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Emily is able to complete her schoolwork anywhere with an internet connection at any time of day. This flexibility has been instrumental in Emily’s academic and filmmaking career as she can travel freely without having to miss class —as her class travels with her. Emily says she hasn’t applied for any colleges yet, but is considering a college program that includes marketing and sales as well as filmmaking. “I very much would like to do a major in business and international business and a minor in film,” she said. —Insider
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about or aught in school. She decided to make happiness a topic of conversation for students through her film. Emily’s film Happiness has been entered in four film festivals, and her film was a semifinalist in the Hollywood International Film Festival. As Emily’s nomadic life could not be possible at a traditional brick and mortar school, she made the decision to pursue her education online through UTVA - a K12 Inc. powered online public charter school (not a homeschool program). Since UTVA is entirely online,
From the Publisher's Desk I finally learned after more than a week of having fiber installed that the voicemail notification system doesn’t work in the same way that it used to. If you’ve had voice mail service on a South Central land line (and for now anywhere outside of Escalante it will still be the same), the voicemail service used to be that you’d pick up the phone and hear an intermittent dial tone--a beep of sorts. The fiber system doesn’t do that. You actually have to go and look at your Giga Center (that’s the name of the new monster router they leave with you) and see whether the phone line light is blinking. That’s what tells you whether you have a new voice mail message. Blinking = yes, not blinking = no. So if you’re an Escalante resident and your fiber was installed and you think you’ve suddenly become unpopular because no one is calling you and leaving messages, you might want to check your router or just go ahead and check your voicemail and behold(!), you may have some—or a lot—of new messages. This affects just Escalante, for now, but Panguitch is next in line for fiber installation next spring so eventually folks in Panguitch Valley will have to learn this new way of doing things, too. Though if you are like me, by the time this happens you will forget, and we will need to find another way to remind everyone. Pigeon Fever continues to make its way through our horse local population. One unfortunate outcome is that the Escalante Family Ranch Rendezvous, originally scheduled for November 17 and 18, will be postponed until spring. Many of the local ranch horses who would be participating have been affected and may not be ready for an event, and organizers did not want to expose horses from out of the area to a disease outbreak. This is a good and responsible decision. Meanwhile, the Cattleman’s Concert featuring Arian, Buckaroogirl, is still on for November 17 at 7pm at the Escalante High School. So come out and have a good time even if we’re not playing on our horses that day. Meanwhile, our GSENM paleontologist, Alan Titus and his team have unveiled their discovery of a nearly complete Tyrannosaur on the monument, which they think is in the genus Terataphoneus. Early this past Sunday morning they airlifted the jackets containing the fossils for work in the laboratory. Once again the monument is proving itself to be a super-fossil treasure trove, and Dr. Titus may have one of the coolest jobs on the planet, walking around and digging up treasures that are a window to the Earth’s past. —E.W.
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More Federal Funding for Mental Health and Opioid Overdose Crisis WASHINGTON, D. C. This month the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded more than $200 million to 1,178 health centers and 13 rural health organizations in every U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Basin to increase access to substance abuse and mental health services. “No corner of our country, from rural areas to urban centers, has escaped the scourge of the opioid crisis,” said HHS Secretary Tom Price, M.D. “The Trump Administration is taking strong, decisive action to respond to the crisis caused by the opioid epidemic. These grants from HRSA go directly to local organizations, which are best situated to address substance abuse and mental health issues in their own communities.” Approximately $200 million will support 1,178 health centers to support expansion and integration of mental health services and substance abuse services. These services focus on the treatment, prevention, and awareness of opioid abuse in the primary care setting by increasing personnel, leveraging health information technology, and providing training. The expanded funding
is part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ five-point strategy to fight the opioid epidemic by: Improving access to treatment and recovery services, targeting use of overdose-reversing drugs, strengthening our understanding of the epidemic through better public health surveillance, providing support for cutting-edge research on pain and addiction, Advancing better practices for pain management. "Nationally, about half of all care for common mental health conditions happens in the primary care settings," said HRSA Administrator George Sigounas, MS, Ph.D. "In health centers, where people are often most comfortable, staff with varied expertise have a unique opportunity to provide mental health and substance abuse services to patients who wouldn’t otherwise seek or have access to treatment.” Rural states are more likely to have higher rates of overdose death, particularly from prescription opioid overdose. To address their unique needs, 496 of the health centers that receive The Access Increases in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (AIMS) awards are located in rural communities. An additional nearly $3.3 million supports 13 ru-
ral health organizations to increase access to treatment and recovery services for opioid abuse under the Rural Health Opioid Program (RHOP) and the Substance Abuse Treatment Telehealth Network Grant Program (SAT -TNGP). The organizations will use these awards to advance evidence-based, opioid use disorder interventions to overcome challenges in rural communities, such as longer emergency response times and lack of access to substance abuse treatment providers. The new RHOP provides approximately $2.5 million for 10 rural health organizations in Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Montana, Ohio, and Virginia to help community members struggling with opioid abuse find locally available treatment options and support services through partnerships with local health care providers and other communitybased groups. The SAT –TNGP provides approximately $670,000 for three organizations to use evidence-based, telehealth programs and networks to improve access to substance abuse treatment in rural, frontier and underserved communities. —U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary Zinke Directs Interior Bureaus to Take Aggressive Action to Prevent Wildfires WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke directed all Department of the Interior bureaus, superintendents, and land managers at all levels to adopt more aggressive practices, using the full authority of the Department, to prevent and combat the spread of catastrophic wildfires through robust fuels reduction and presuppression techniques. This year-to-date, 47,700 wildfires have burned 8 million acres across the country, with the majority of the devastation in the states of California and Montana. High-profile fires in Yosemite and Glacier National Parks have caught national headlines, however millions of acres of forest and grassland have burned in recent months. "This Administration will take a serious turn from the past and will proactively work to prevent forest fires through aggressive and scientific fuels reduction management to save lives, homes, and wildlife habitat. It is well settled that the steady accumulation and thickening of vegetation in areas that have historically burned at frequent intervals exacerbates fuel conditions and often leads to larger and higher-intensity fires," said Secretary Zinke. "These fires are more damaging, more costly, and threaten the safety and security of both the public and firefighters. In recent fire reviews, I have heard this described as 'a new normal.' It is unacceptable that we should be satisfied with the status quo. We must be innovative and where new authorities are needed, we will work with our colleagues in Congress to craft management solutions that will benefit our public lands for generations to come." The Secretary is directing managers and superintendents of units that have burnable vegetation to address the threat of fire in all of their activities, and to use the full range of existing authorities, to reduce fuels. Bryan Rice, Director of the Office of Wildland Fire, said, "It is critical to fully consider the benefits of fuels reduction in the everyday management activities that we carry out for our public land management objectives, such
as clearing along roadsides, around visitor use areas like campgrounds and trails, near employee housing areas, and within administrative site areas subject to wildfire." The Department has lost historic structures in wildfires like Glacier National Park's historic Sperry Chalet lodge. In an effort to help prevent future losses, the Secretary is also directing increased protection of Interior assets that are in wildfire prone areas, following the Firewise guidance, writing: "If we ask local communities to 'be safer from the start' and meet Firewise standards, we should be the leaders of and the model for 'Firewise-friendly' standards in our planning, development, and maintenance of visitor-service and administrative facilities." “I welcome Secretary Zinke’s new directive and his attention to the catastrophic fires taking place in many western states,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “Treating our landscapes mitigates wildfire risk, increases firefighter safety, and makes our forests and rangelands healthy and resilient. We can no longer delay the implementation of this important work.” House Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop said, "We must ensure our land management agencies have the tools and resources they need to protect communities and landscapes from catastrophic wildfire. Over the long term, Congress and the Administration must work together to reverse the sorry state of our federal forests and grasslands. I’m heartened to finally have an Administration that’s focused on actively managing and addressing the on-the-ground conditions that are contributing to our historic wildfire crisis. I hope to build on this by enacting comprehensive legislation to restore the health and resiliency of federal lands.” "If we don't start managing our forests, the forests are going to start managing us," said Montana Senator Steve Daines." The fires burning across Montana are a catastrophe, and we need all available
resources to combat this threat. I applaud Secretary Zinke’s action to focus resources on attacking wildfires." “I applaud Secretary Zinke’s effort to thin the threat. If we can reduce the fuel loads in our forests and rangelands we will provide our fire fighters more defensible space to do their jobs," said Idaho Senator James Risch. "We need bold actions like this not just for the hurricanes in the south and east but also to avert the devastation caused by the wildfires in the west.” “More than 50 million acres in the United States are currently at risk for catastrophic wildfire. That is why we must act to prevent calamitous fires. Management actions taken by Secretary Zinke today will not completely stop the risk, but it is an important step forward in our fight to turn unhealthy, overgrown, and infested forests into thriving, healthy ecosystems," said Congressman Bruce Westerman. "I commend Secretary Zinke for recognizing this emergency situation and taking steps to address prevent further loss of life and property due to these preventable, catastrophic wildfires. I am committed to working with him and my colleagues in Congress to find a permanent solution to this problem that emphasizes active forest management as the first line of defense against catastrophic wildfires.” With Western Fire season reaching its natural peak in September, the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) elevated the National Fire Preparedness Level to “5”, the highest level NMAC declares, on August 10, 2017. Above normal major-fire activity continues to be observed across portions of the Pacific Northwest, Northern Rockies, northern Great Basin, and northern California. Fuel moisture levels and fire danger indices in these areas are at near-record to record levels for severity. Drier and warmer than average conditions across the central Great Basin and Southern California are allowing for the fine fuels to become more receptive to fire activity. —U.S. Dept. of the Interior
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School Community Councils and Why They are Important
Wayne School District and its school participate the School Community Council program. The State of Utah provides the schools in our county thousands of dollars each year. How is that money spent and how is it used to improve the education of the students in our county? Utah has a unique program called the School Land Trust program. When Utah became a state millions of acres of land were set aside for the express purpose of helping to fund the education of Utah students. Each year a portion of the increase in the Land Trust fund is given to our schools. Parents of students work with school administration to create the plan to spend the money on programs that can increase the quality of education in the schools. To allocate the money each school elects a School Community Council consisting of parents, teachers, and the principal. All councils have a two-parent member majority. Parent participation on school community councils is important. Each council carefully reviews student assessments and progress to decide which academic areas they want to focus on. Councils prepare, adopt, and implement education plans at their school to improve student academic performance in the identified academic areas with the annual School Land Trust plan. The plans are approved by the council and then approved by the local school board. In the past few years the school in Wayne School District have spent their Trust Land funds on teaching aides, math and reading software and classroom sets of iPads. Wayne School District has also decided to have the School Community Councils send representatives to our District Community Council (DCC). The DCC has parent, teacher and student representatives meet to discuss items that have broader implications for the district. In October, the focus was on bullying and the representatives made key input into the district policy. Student representatives from Wayne High School, Kristen Stephenson and Britton Taylor, made significant recommendations that improved the understanding of bullying in schools and how a clear policy can help reduce bullying. If you want to part of the team that makes your school and district better, contact your school principal. Your principal will let you know the schedule of council meeting as well as the time lines for election. For more information about the School Land Trust program visit http://www. schoollandtrust.org/ —John Fahey, Wayne County School District Superintendent
Wayne School District Voted Tax Levy Wayne School District is proposing initiating a voted levy which will be on the November County Ballet. We’ve received some questions from community members regarding the tax increase and I wanted to take this opportunity to share some information with everyone. Two years ago, Wayne County School District did increase the Capital Levy (used only for facilities) for the school district, the Board Levy was not increased at that time. That same year the district proposed a Voted Levy increase that was not passed. The Voted Levy increase at the time would have been about $62 on a $150,000 primary home and our schools would have received an extra $217,000. Since then, the state guarantee program has changed enough that by lowering our Board Levy and initiating a Voted Levy we can have only a $12 increase on a $150,000 primary home and still get about $229,480. One of the reasons for the Capital Levy increase two years ago was to start saving to remodel or rebuild some of our schools. In 2015 the school district had an architectural firm do a facility needs assessment. The result, in summary, was that most of our buildings were in need of either significant renovation or replacement to meet current standards. The firm estimated a new high school/middle school combination at about $16.3 million. At the time, we had about $725,000 saved in our capital projects fund. As of June 30, 2017, we had $1,526,712 in the fund so we've made great progress in just two years. Last time the school board discussed it they were still discussing remodel vs. rebuild so no final decision has been made and community input will be key in the discussion once we get to that point. The Voted Levy that the district is proposing right now is separate from the Capital Levy. We are required by law to keep these funds separate. Funds generated by the Voted Levy are basically for operations of the school district. Our district has responded to the decline in enrollment we have experienced over the last 8 years as best we can. We have made tough decisions and cut in numerous areas across all of our schools the last few years. In the last 3 school years we have reduced the equivalent of 3 full time educators. Our teachers and staff have done an amazing job though the cuts to give our students a great education, but there are some things we have prioritized as needs for our students and those items are what we are planning on using the proceeds from the tax increase for. Two years ago, the state increased the statewide basic school levy and when that happened Wayne County taxpayers sent an extra $121,241 to the state. Because of the way the funds were distributed back out, and since The Wayne School District doesn’t have a Voted Levy, only $22,789 came to our local schools. Leveraging the state guarantee program will raise a significant amount of money to help our students, with a relatively small increase in local tax. Please visit our website www.waynesd.org also, there are answers to frequently asked questions and other information regarding the levy. If you have additional questions feel free to contact our school district office either in person or via phone at 435-425-3813.
Wayne High School Travels to Cedar for 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Although the quote is from Dickens, it applies to a recent trip made by several Wayne High School students to the Utah Shakespeare Festival for the performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. On September 20, 2017, 35 students boarded a bus bound for Cedar City. It was a cold, sunny day and everyone was excited for the matinee performance. Prior to the bus ride (worst of times) students had received information about this particular play, often called the Bard’s “best loved comedy.” Upon arrival in Cedar City, students participated in an orientation which included “stories of fairies,
dreams and moonlight.” This season, the performance was set in the Jazz Age, proving once again, that Shakespeare is timeless. The students found the performance funny, romantic, adventurous, and magical. The play seemed like a dream: The Art Deco set was amazing, and the actors were phenomenal. Afterward, the students wandered among the bronze figures in the Pederson Shakespeare Character Garden, posing with such well knowns as King Lear and Juliet. Once on board the bus for the return trip, roll was called, and students were required to respond with a Shakespearean insult. There were definitely some interesting and funny answers
given. It was a wonderful experience, and we hope to be invited again next year. Special thank you to all of those who chaperoned and another special thanks to Mrs. Robertson for organizing the trip and teaching us more about Shakespeare. —Allie Peterson
October 19, 2017
Escalante Girl's Volleyball Head to State!
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ESCALANTE - The Girl's Volleyball team beat Paiute for the first time in 7 years to secure a spot at the State Competition. Each of the games was very close and exciting. The team participated in a moving flag/anthem ceremony the week before the win. The choir led the crowd in the National Anthem and marched with flags lent by the city of Escalante. Thank you Kathie Griffin for getting this event together.
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Cross Country and Volleyball The Panguitch Bob Cats Cross Country teams ran away from the competition at the region 20 meet. The Lady Cats started the day off on the right foot by blowing away the competition at the Mt. Carmel race. Taylia Norris who was under the weather, cruised to a victory by over 3 minutes, the team took five of the top 7 places. Britney Henrie 4th, Camri Fisher 5th, Corrin Anderson 6th and Hallie Palmer 7th. In the new rules this year they only count the top 4 runners so the Lady Cats came away with a 16 point score. Piute was second with 33 points. The Boys team, not wanting to be out done by the girls, scored a perfect ten. Our Freshman sensation Porter Schoppe won the race going away in the time of 18:30, he was followed closely by Kaden Beckstead in 2nd, followed in third was Luke Reader and finishing out the team in 4th was Boston Englestead, taking the first four places gave the team a 10. In 7th was Zackary Julander and in 9th Hagen Miller. Porter’s older brother Jonah Shoppe is running cross country at Southern Idaho College and the team qualified for the National Championships that will be held in Ohio on November 11th, good luck Jonah. Yesterday was the State Championship and both teams have a really good shot at the State title. Coach Danny Yardley really works hard at getting the team ready in time for the championship. Many of these runners are competing in two sports, volleyball and baseball and running long distance really takes a toll on the body. In my opinion the State changing the teams around has really hurt region 20. It really shows up in sports like cross country. Wayne’s girls always pushed the girl’s team and Milford was a top boy’s team. When these new teams come to play on the other team home court, they bring very little fan base and the home team ends up footing the bill for the referees and because they are such poor teams, the locals stay away. The Lady Cat’s Volleyball team went out to Milford last Thursday and knocked out the 3rd ranked Milford Tigers in three games. Tomorrow Friday the 20th is the region 20 tournament and it is played down at Valley. Come on down to roots the Ladies on their quest for another State Volleyball Championship.
October Volleyball
Friday, October 20 Region Volleyball
Saturday, October 21 Region Volleyball Friday, October 27 State Volleyball Saturday, October 28 State Volleyball
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Wills, Trusts, and More Finding and Keeping an Estate Planning Attorney
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by Jeffery J. mCkenna
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. Let’s be honest, finding and keeping an estate planning attorney may not be as
important a priority to many people as finding a good hair dresser or excellent barber. For one thing, you will likely see your hair dresser or barber a hundred times more often than your estate planning attorney. However, when it comes to the magnitude of the task, I think most will agree that chopped up hair will grow back, but a mistake in your will or trust could have a negative impact on everything you’ve worked for throughout your life. So what should you look for in an estate planning attorney? Here are a few key points. First, we will start with the obvious, but not always followed criteria. You want someone that knows and is experienced in this specific area of the law. You want someone that has specific experience with the drafting of wills, trusts, and the administration of estates. The attorney should be very experienced in this area, or she should work closely with those in her firm who are experienced.
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Second, you want someone that is good at explaining and teaching estate planning concepts. You must feel comfortable asking questions. The attorney must treat you like you are his employer. It is much more difficult to ask questions if you feel like the attorney is looking down on you, as opposed to someone that appreciates your business and is grateful to serve you even when he may have many clients and a busy schedule. Third, once you find the right attorney, how do you keep him or her? Here is a concern difficult to solve. The only thing constant in life is change. Attorneys retire and relocate. Hopefully, you selected an attorney that is part of an established firm and others in the firm will be able to take your file and continue to be there to assist you and your family. In conclusion, finding an estate planning attorney is an important decision. Hopefully this article is helpful to you and your family as you make this decision.
The map her friend had drawn indicated that the client a country vet was to see lived on the second farm past Wyinda road. Try as she might, the vet could not find a Wyinda Road anywhere! Exasperated, she finally stopped to ask directions. She stopped and asked at the next farm. "I ain't never heard of no Wyinda Road." said the farmer. "But ya might try askin' old man McGillicuddy, he's lived 'round here for better 'n 70 years." "Thanks," replied the vet. "Where can I find him?" "He lives on the second farm past the Y in da road."
Your Table
When my husband and I showed up at a very popular restaurant, it was crowded. I went up to the hostess and asked, "Will it be long?" The hostess, ignoring me, kept writing in her book. I asked again, "How much of a wait?" The woman looked up and said, "About ten minutes." A short time later, we heard an announcement over the loud-speaker: "Willette B. Long, your table is ready."
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A stockbroker received notice from the IRS that he was being audited. He showed up at the appointed time and place with all his financial records, then sat for what seemed like hours as the accountant pored over them. Finally the IRS agent looked up and commented, "You must have been a tremendous fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle." "Why would you say that?" replied the broker. "Because you've made more brilliant deductions on your last three returns than Sherlock Holmes made in his entire career."
Get it, Do You?
Why did Star Wars episodes 4, 5, and 6 come out before 1, 2, and 3? In charge of the release dates, Yoda was.
Amen
Ever since the invention of the calendar our days have been numbered.
Trippy
Our son's Grade 1 teacher was a lovely woman from Ghana. Mrs. Arhin was the kind of magical teacher everyone would call an angel. On the way to school one day, I said to my son that he was very lucky to have such a wonderful teacher, rich with knowledge of another country. He asked me where Mrs. Arhin was from, and I answered that she was from Ghana, in Africa. He asked how far away that was, and I replied that it would be many hours by plane. "Mrs. Arhin must really love us," he said, "to travel so long every day just to teach us."
Tues.
Tatar tot casserole w/ mixed veggies, broccoli, roll, mixed fruit, popcorn ball
Wed.
Chicken noddle soup mashed potatoes, wheat bread, peaches, rice pudding
Thurs.
Tacos with beans, green salad, corn, mandarin oranges, rice krispie treat
Oct. 25th
To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Students at school were asked to write about the harmful environmental effects of oil on fish. One 11-year old wrote, "When my mom opened a tin of sardines last night it was full of oil and all the sardines were dead."
Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Oct. 24th
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Oct. 26th
All meals are served with milk or juice. If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00am. 826-4317. Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00
BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Oct. 24th WED Oct. 25th
Ham & beans, pickled beets, pears, chocolate chip cookie
THURS Oct. 26th
Pork chops, potatoes & gravy, corn, apples, poke cake
Hot turkey salad, carrots, green salad, peaches, chocolate pudding
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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Steven Morrill 1953 - 2017
HANKSVILLE - Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, neighbor and friend, Steven Phyl Morrill age 64 of Hanksville, moved on to greener pastures in the early hours of October 13, 2017 after a losing battle with heart disease. Steve was born on August 3, 1953 in Murray. A son of Phyl Covington and Karma June Lund Morrill. He attended Wayne High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He attended the Sevier Valley Tech. He married LaMiya Noyes on July 3, 1982 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On January 17, 1991 they were sealed for time and eternity in the Manti LDS Temple, Manti, Utah. Steve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Steve was a craftsman. He enjoyed welding and made sure he taught his boys the skill. He loved working with metal to create. He was a mechanic also. He enjoyed riding horses, and liked herding cows. When his children were small he could often be found leading a horse around the yard with his kids riding happily in the saddle. He enjoyed being in the mountains, especially the Henry Mountains. Even though his health was poor he made sure he went on the Elk hunt this year. He loved to hunt and fish. He loved to spend time with his family. More than anything he lived for his grand babies. His kids were alright, but his grandbabies were very special to him. He is survived by his wife LaMiya Noyes Morrill of Hanksville; his children: Brock and Wendy Morrill of Hanksville; Dawn and Chris Winn of Ferron; Christopher and Samantha Morrill of Vernal; Brian Morrill of Hanksville; siblings: Ron and Sherri Morrill of Whiterocks; Vance and Elaine Morrill of Grover; Kaye and Allen Marshall of Sandy; Kim and Randy Bradbury of Fremont; Bobbie and David Peterson of Monroe; Doug and Diane Morrill Washington; 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and a niece Jenna Peterson. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 NOON on Thursday, October 19, 2017 in the Hanksville LDS Ward Chapel 59 South Center Street, Hanksville, Utah. Friends may call for viewing at the ward chapel from 10:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. prior to services. Burial will be in the Grover Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com
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Aiden James DeLeeuw
was born at Sevier Valley Hospital on October 8, 2017 to Amanda DeLeeuw of Loa. Congrats on your new baby boy!
October 19, 2017
Wayne Football, The Pink Game by adus f. dorsey II OCTOBER 13, 2017 The Wayne High football field in Bicknell is 120 yards long and 53 yards wide, knowing little to nothing about common core math I believe that works out to be approximately 2 acres. Andy Taft told me that if he was farming it he could get about 4 ton per acre, on Glen Dee’s pocket calculator that works out to be about 188, 85-pound bales of hay. If it were put to a challenge, I would be willing to bet that Boone Taylor could squeeze out closer to 200 bales. If I were made to farm it, certainly it would be better off left as a football field. In the annals of time the Wayne High Football program story reads something like the Iliad. The Iliad tells the final chapter in the story of two major Bronze Age “Greek” alliances battling each other. It ends when the Achaeans (people mainly from what we now call Greece) sack Troy/Ilium (located in modern day Turkey). It's a long, meandering epic, but it primarily revolves around the "godlike Achilles'" struggle to confront his hubris and become humanized. Without going into great detail, just try and imagine a hostile crowd carrying baseball bats and shoulder pads and using jock straps to sling insults at a financially frustrated Wayne County School Board and you should get a pretty good picture of how hard the Wayne County community pushed to make the Wayne High football program into a reality. Today, the Wayne High football program is still so new that the football cabinet in the front hall of Wayne high school still does not have a trophy in it and most of the player’s uniforms, although showing some wear, still have their original sales tags stuck to them. At 5:00 o’clock sharp on Friday afternoon October the 13th, Coach Brice Mitchell’s Badgers stormed the field with purpose in their hearts and they did not disappoint the large crowd that had gathered to witness the last football game of the season. The Wayne Badgers football team
hosted the White Horse Raiders in Bicknell in a game that will give the Class of 2018, and their fans, a lot to write about in their secret Disney character diaries that they keep tucked under their pillows. Wearing Pink knee high socks, it quickly became apparent that the Wayne High Badgers had dedicated their last game to their friends and family that had survived, were living with or had lost the battle of cancer. As a cool north wind blew it was heart wrenching to listen to all the names that cancer has claimed. But often is the case that someone you love smiles down on you from above and Friday night in Bicknell, there were a whole lot of folks sitting in the bleachers in heaven rooting for the Wayne Badgers. Jim Murray once said that some teams remove the football from you and then there are some teams that remove you from the football, that was clearly the case for the White Horse Raiders at the Badger football game on Friday night, the Wayne Badgers could do no wrong. Barking orders like a bulldog chained to the sidelines, assistant coach Jeremy Burningham, had the Badger football machine running full blast on all pistons, and on the field Senior Braden Erikson was plowing through the Raiders front line with the power of a brand new John Deere tractor. Before the Wayne high cheerleaders could even finish their first cheer Barlow Pace seemed to sprout wings and
suddenly the score was 6 – 0, Badgers, and before the shiny Purple and Gold pom poms even hit the ground the score was 13 and 0. With 27 seconds still left on the first quarter clock, Braige Jacobsen, somehow snagged the football out of thin air with an interception and sent the numerical digits on big scoreboard spinning like a Las Vegas slot machine to 19 -0. I think the quick first quarter action had Cory Anderson and his jolly band of striped prison guard referees trying to catch their breath as they were kept pretty busy hustling up and down the field chasing all the action, as was Mitchell Pace packing the yard stick on the far side lines. With an interception in the end zone by Kash Beeler, that returned the ball back to the Badgers, and then two touchdowns later in the second quarter, the scoreboard at the end of the field almost short circuited but came to rest at 32 – 0 at the end of the first half. The Wayne coaches with their heads held high were walking in tall cotton when they and their team came off the field at half time. It was the 2018 seniors time to shine at halftime and Braden Erickson, Jay Jackson, Barlow Pace, Calvert Taylor, Logan Stevens and Luke Dahl took to the field with their parents to the applause of the appreciative crowd. When the White Horse Raider’s team came back from the locker room for the second half, one of their fans must have shown them cell
phone video footage of their first half performance, as they were a somewhat different team, with a different attitude. As the White Horse Raiders lumbered back onto the Badger football field for their final chance to save face, their coaches had surely come to the realization that if they didn’t at least try something radically new, it was going to be a long bus ride back home to Montezuma Creek, and there was not going to be the mid-night celebratory parade at the county line that they were hoping for when they finally arrived there. With 9 minutes and 55 seconds left to go in the Pink game the Wayne Badgers scored a bone crushing touch down that brought the score to 40 – 0. By that time the White Horse Raider fans were watching the football game through spread fingers on their faces, but one of them was still blasting a horn, honking like he was calling in geese, which seemed to work, because at the 4 second mark the Raiders made a leap of faith from the fifty yard line and landed smack dab in the middle of their end zone, and when the scoreboard clock sunk to zero the final score was 40 – 6, Wayne Badgers. In a rendition of “Our House,” the Wayne Badgers ended their 2017 season on a winning note. Walking out to the parking lot I was following the White Horse coaches and one of them said, “It wasn’t like we weren’t trying, it was just like those Badger boys were everywhere we weren’t.”
O bituaries PANGUITCH - Alicia Mae Jack, 20, passed away October 16, 2017 in Panguitch. She was born June 25, 1997 in Panguitch to Dellis Jane Elmer. She is survived by her mother, Dellis (Randy) Muirhead, Panguitch; siblings: Brian Elmer, James Garard, Amanda Anniballi, Emma Roundy, Austin Jack; step-sister, Jessica Muirhead. Preceded in death by a sister, Kathrine Garard. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the Panguitch Stake Center. Friends may call prior to services at the church from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www. maglebymortuary.com
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by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com The big news for the LDS members in our Town is the opening of the Cedar City Temple on Dec. 10. There will be an open house for the Temple starting on October 27th and will run till November 15th. Many of the Church Members in town have volunteered to help out with the open house on November 4th. The Church was hoping for around 100,000 guests to show up, however it is still early and there is already 130,000 tickets given out. You don’t have to be a member to go through this beautiful building during the open house. The tickets have a time and day that you can for a tour. It kind of looks like the tourist season is again slowing
down in the town, however out at the park it is still going strong. Henrie’s Drive In is closed for the winter, after having a great season. Some of the stores along Main St. have also shut down for the season. The Johnson’s that own the Fire House Antiques have bought the house just north of us on Main St. They have been wintering in Las Vegas for many years, but they are going to stay in Panguitch this year see if the cold isn’t too much for them. For all you macho men that go over to Cedar City to get their hair cut, rather that have a woman do it, we have a new barber in town. He works at Mandy Soper’s hair salon, give him a try, it will
save you a lots of gas money. Another government cut in benefits, this time it affects the most of vulnerable of our society, the children. The Federal Finance committee headed up by our own Senator Hatch has cut the funding to the CHIPs program and Utah only has enough money in the fund to last till the first of the year. The Weatherization Assistance program saves families energy and money. The five County Association of Governments receives funding from the U.S. Dept. of Energy through the Utah Division of Housing and Community Development to Administer the Weatherization Assistance program. This program helps
low-income individuals and families reduce energy costs and increase comfort and safety in their homes. Weatherization saves families with low-income $283 per year on the average in energy costs. The program comes to your home and runs various tests to see where you are losing valuable heat by pressurizing your home. The weatherization Assistance program is open year-around to eligible applicants. This is a no cost benefit to those who qualify. To find out more about this program call 1-800824-9311 or go to the weatherization website at: www. wxworks.net Mack O.
Bryce Valley area News
by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 orvickidiane36@hotmail.com
Courtesy lIon's Club
Wade Moore won the 22 and Dave Pollock the 243. Thank you Kenny Hall for the great entertainment and Jean and Lillian’s chili and sweet roll dinner was yummy! Thank you to all who came and supported Bryce Lions tonight! The Lion's Club held a who won the 22 Marlin and very successful Deer Hunter's Dave Pollock who took home Ball. Everyone who came had the Savage 243. Congratulaa great time and the food of tions to all the winners. Thanks course was wonderful as usu- to the planners and their hard al. Chili and Sweet Rolls with work in putting this fun evening Lyllian LeFevre and Jean Hall together for families. manning the affair with others Denise Pierson and Lylhelping in the form of Dana lian LeFevre are selling Raffle Courtright, Jana Baugh, and Tickets to win a beautiful red, the Bryce Canyon Superinten- white and blue quilt. They are dent Mazzu serving the Chili $1.00 for each ticket. Be sure all night. Kenny Hall gave a to pick up your tickets to win great evening of Entertainment this quilt. for everyone and he does such UEA will be on Friday a great job. There was a draw- the 20th of October with no ing for prizes and the winners school and on the 23rd of Ocof the guns were Wade Moore tober it will be a Fall Recess
Day with no school that day. The Third Grade spent a very informative and exciting evening at the Dark Ranger Observatory up on the Tropic Reservoir Road. It is owned by Kevin Poe and the show is wonderful. They went up on the 12th of October from 6-9 P.M. with 22 students and 15 parents chaperoning. It was a "Mars"velous evening and thanks to Ranger Kevin Poe, Jan Stock and Shelby Stock for making it so fun for the students. They were enthralled by the adventures. Marion and Catherine Littlefield spent four days in the Smithfield and Logan area visiting and helping son Mitch and his family. Mitch had surgery on a torn ACL and he had a rough time with the anesthetic and is now doing well. Get well soon Mitch we wish you the best. Henrie Eagar was moved up to a Deacon in the Henrieville Ward. Ken, Artoise and son Landon Platt spoke today in Henrieville with a beautiful musical number by Krista Neighbor. Calvin Eagar was the youth speaker. On Oct. 22nd will be the Farewell for Isaac Johnson prior to
his leaving for his mission to Montana Billings. Henry and Calvin are the sons of Max and Liz Eagar and the late Logan Eagar. Isaac is the son of Carlon and Heather Johnson. Sadie Callahan spoke in Cannonville today. She leaves on her Mission to South Carolina on November 15th. She is presently working at Kodachrome State Park. Speaking with her was Dale Henrie of Escalante. In Tropic were the Bryce Branch Presidency: Pres. Dean McInelly, Counselors Ken Elgin and Carl Shakespear. Congratulations to Travis Holms on becoming and Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Tyler Hansen and Chelsey Conde will be married on Thurssday, October 18th, in the Salt Lake Temple. Reception will follow. Everyone is excited about the Cedar City Temple Open House on October 27th thru November 18th. Hope you all have a safe week and please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS. Also still looking for a new reporter for the news come January.
By way oF Boulder by Peg Smith ~ pegenias@gmail.com
Public schools in Garfield County have taken some hard knocks the past couple years. It is wonderful to be able to highlight a school success, especially in our own town. Excuse me for bragging a bit on our school’s behalf. Boulder Elementary School (BES) is tiny, by all standards. The building includes three classrooms, each used for specific subject matter; plus a library and a large common room. This building currently houses nine K-6 grade students, seven preschoolers, plus one lead teacher/administrator, and three parateachers. Boulder Elementary is also the heart of the community, and in the heart of the community, literally and figuratively, even among those of us who don’t have kids in the school. In an age where quantity and MORE/BIGGER/LARGER are so touted, BES exemplifies the value and the power of being small and deeply personalized. Elizabeth Julian, lead teacher, has arranged a unique way of leveraging the benefit of smallness. The school day starts with everyone together at the lunch table in the large room. Each child starts the year with a 180-page spiral notebook. One page, for each school day, contains a learning plan and goals, tailored for each child, but also “spiraling” back to standard curricula. The age groups are divided: 1st and 2nd graders
together, 3rd and 4th graders, and 5th and 6th graders. They will work among each other on many projects and subject matter. Some subjects are conducted as workshops. Each student receives guided instruction with the teacher at their own learning level, and students rotate to different areas for different emphases. For Math, Elizabeth will work at one table with one to four students. After their session with her, the students move off for independent work or for interactive games or other form of instruction that fits the lesson, with the other teachers offering mentoring and guidance on the lesson. In some of the reading sessions, preschoolers are paired up with elementary students who read to them. Community members are also invited in to assist in reading activities. The classrooms themselves are lively, colorful, and infinitely attractive. Classroom work is displayed prominently on the walls. A row of neatlyhung lab coats and eye protection adorns one wall of the science room. Computers and display equipment are often in use, and offer a dynamic enhancement to the curricula. What stands out is how much attention each child gets. This is individualized instruction at its best. Students are gently pushed in their weaker areas through the guided instruction and mentoring. Students who are working below
grade level on a given subject, at grade level, or beyond grade level are each accommodated for what they need, at that point. Special teachers provided by the school district augment attention to specific needs. Sharla Poast teaches Special Education at Escalante High, Escalante Elementary, and BES. Heather Weiler is a speech pathologist and oversees the preschool program in the district. Both of these great assets are regularly in Boulder to supplement Elizabeth’s program. Who wouldn’t want to go to school here? The teachers are friendly and accessible. The building is inviting. The learning activities are challenging, but fun. Curricula are individualized. The entire outdoors surrounding them offers itself as a classroom (and is used, often, aided by community members who are subject matter experts.) Parents who would like to enroll their students at Boulder Elementary need only complete an enrollment form, available on the school’s website. Applications to work in the school are also available, on the same site. Check http:// bes.garfk12.org/ and click on “About” for a complete description of the school, and check its Calendar of Events to make sure you don’t miss out on the open community activities, which are frequent and awesome. Last Friday, for example, BES hosted its first “Commu-
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nity Prompts” gathering. For each month through the end of the school year, both students, staff, and community members are invited to submit their response to a prompt. Submissions may be a written piece, artwork, performance, music, single or collaborative, presented to the audience or not. At the end of the year, Elizabeth will compile all submissions into a book for the students. October’s prompt was “Two Heads.” November’s will be “Patterns.” (These are also detailed on the website and on pegboard.) Community members and parents are further encouraged to participate in the monthly (first Thursday of each month) Community Council meetings. These gatherings (with voting members consisting of four parents, one staff member, and Elizabeth) determine 1) how to spend designated SITLA funds, 2) a yearly school improvement plan, and 3) how to engage productively as citizens through digital technology. Adult education at the school is also on the horizon, to bring more of Boulder’s adult community into the school. The school offers a plethora of books and technology, available to the public. Learning is ongoing, lifegiving. Education is a lifelong tool, love, pursuit. The kids of Boulder, and all of us, are lucky to have such vibrant, committed, enthusiastic, and creative teachers in our community.
Joe Springer 1934 - 2017
SALINA - Johannes Hardy “Joe" Springer, age 83, passed away October 13, 2017 in Provo, Utah. He was born on March 10, 1934 to Johannes Dirk and Adeline Hardy Springer in Fort Benton, Montana. Joe married Sharon Moss on October 30, 1959 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Joe spent his early childhood on his grandfather's ranch in Geraldine, Montana and loved to visit whenever he could. He attended elementary school in Salt Lake City. The family moved to Richfield, Utah in the 40's and he graduated from Richfield High School with the class of 1953. He continued his education at BYU, the U of U, and graduated from the School of Mortuary Science at UCLA. He served an LDS Mission in the Netherlands. Joe joined his father in the mortuary business in 1959 and owned and operated Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield and Salina until his death. He was an active member of the Utah Funeral Directors Association where he served for many years on the board of directors, and as the President from 1991 to 1992. Joe was heavily involved in his community of Salina, and the surrounding areas. He served many years as an EMT, and an EMT trainer. He helped start the first ambulance service that served the Salina area. He served on the Salina City Council, and he volunteered in many local organizations including the Jaycees, Lions Club and American Legion. He also served in the Utah Air National Guard. He was a member of the LDS Church where he served as a Bishop and many other callings in his local ward. Joe loved people, and took any opportunity to serve and or socialize. Joe loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed being outdoors. He liked hunting, fishing and 4-wheeling with his sons, and he had a special love for boating on Lake Powell. Joe is survived by his wife Sharon Springer of Salina; sons: Kelly (Ellen) Springer of Delta; Gaylan (Kristen) Springer of Delta; Blake Springer of Salina; His sister Claudia (Norris) Cook of Torrey; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Cherry Eastmond; daughters: Sheila Springer; Linda Jacobsen. The Family would like to thank the Cardiac ICU at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for the loving care of our father. - Especially Phil. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday October 18, 2017 at the Salina Stake Center at 98 West 400 North, Salina, Utah. Friends may call for viewing at the stake center on Tuesday October 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM or on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM prior to the service. Burial with military honors provided by the Salina American Legion Post #36 are under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. Online guestbook at www.springerturner.com
W eddings Kyles - Syme
Rodney and Ellen Kyles are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter
Sade Elise to
Carson G. Syme Son of Rick and Lori Syme They will be sealed in the St. George Temple on October 20, 2017 A reception in their honor will be held on October 20 from 6 to 8 pm 1285 N. Bluff St., St. George
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LegaL Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE HANKSVILLE TOWN Hanksville Town Election Notice: It is hereby resolved by Hanksville Town Council that the November 2017 Election is cancelled under Utah Municipal Code 20A-1-206, and that those filing for said offices shall be declared to be elected. Lisa Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26, 2017
Attorneys are expensive: their fees feel like somewhere between a fancy dinner for 12 to a downpayment on house or more. Why? Why does a “glorified” English degree (or as my husband says, an “applied journalism degree”) charge so much? Well, like most things that don’t seem like they should be complex, it’s complicated. Costs to Practice Law Like any business, law practices have operating costs such as staffing, process management, advertising, and client care. However, law offices have additional costs unique to law. Attorneys must carry very expensive malpractice insurance and pay to retain their license. Attorneys cannot miss case-determinative statutory deadlines and must have special processes to make sure client court filings are done on time and properly. Attorneys must also pay for continuing education to stay relevant in their practice and, especially in rural locations, take extra time to travel to resources and continuing education provided by the industry. Legal Fees v. Court Fees. When you receive a bill from an attorney, it may include two categories of charges: legal fees and court fees. Legal fees are the fees the attorney charges for working on your case including researching and applying the law to your issue, preparing to advocate for you in court, actually advocating for you in court, writing documents, negoti-
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGE WAYNE COUNTY PROPOSED CHANGE FROM: BCI / BUSINESS COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL TO: RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL INTENDED USE: RESIDENTIAL ZONING CHANGE REQUESTED BY: ERIKA REED A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD DURING THE PLANNING & ZONING MEETING ON: OCTOBER 25, 2017 @ 7:00 PM. WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LEGAL DES: 1 acre located in Section 18 T29S R5E & a portion of an 18.07 acre parcel located in Section 18 T29S R5E Parcel: 02-0044-0875 / O-882-1 & 02-0044-0886 / O-882-0 Address: 250 S Pine Dr Torrey, UT 84775 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19, 2017
Local Lawyer: Costs and Value of Legal Representation by Megan Mustoe ating with the other party, preparing documents, and filing documents with the appropriate authorities, among other requirements to competently represent you. Court fees are fees required by the government to file a document with the court or record the document. These fees can only be changed by the government. However, there are different fees for different types of cases. For example, probating a will requires a different price to file than petitioning for a divorce. Lastly, at the end of a criminal case, the court can require the defendant pay restitution to the victim, a fine, and possibly probate costs. The best way to avoid this additional cost is to do your best to follow the law and hire a defense attorney. Value to the Client. Attorneys and the legal system enter people’s lives at decisive moments where the wrong step could affect the rest of their life, their livelihood, or the ones they love the most. Attorneys are paid to shoulder this stress and complexity of the legal system for their clients. This way, clients can continue their lives in the most normal way possible while the attorney worries about the applicable statutes, legal precedent, and advo-
cacy strategy. Further, attorneys are used to conflict, used to the typical tactics used by the opposing party, know how to effectively speak with and persuade the decision-maker, and are skilled at wading through the paperwork while keeping laser-like precision on the issue to be resolved. Attorneys provide immeasurable, though priced, value to clients in a case. However, you as the client, should always ask your attorney how you can help reduce costs in your case so your attorney can hone in on their legal skills and reduce their administrative costs. This will result in the best cost-outcome ratio for you. In my next column, I’ll provide information on low-cost and free legal services available in Utah. Until then, please email megan@mustoelaw.com about topics you would like covered in the column. Disclaimer: all materials in this article are prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about legal concepts. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted on as such, may not be current, and is subject to change without notice.
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LegaL Notices NOTICE OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED HANKSVILLE TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 5, 2017, the Mayor and Town Council of Hanksville Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended. The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $450,000, to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 2.0% per annum, to mature in not to more than 35 years from their date or dates, and to be sold at a price not less than 100% of the total principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest to the date of delivery. The Bonds will specify that any installment of principal and/or interest on the Bonds which shall not be paid when due shall bear interest at the rate of 18% per annum from the due date thereof until paid. The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds for the purpose of (i) financing all or a portion of the cost for the construction of culinary water system improvements, including replacement of fire hydrants, placement of auto-read meters and telemetry system, together with related improvements; and (ii) paying costs of issuing the Bonds. OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY THE SAME REVENUE The Issuer currently has outstanding bonds secured by the pledge of culinary water system revenues, namely: the Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2000A in the original principal amount of $75,000; the Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2000B in the original principal amount of $150,000; and the Parity Water Revenue Bond, Series 2004 in the original principal amount of $100,000. ESTIMATED TOTAL COST OF THE BONDS The face amount of the Bonds shall be $1,091,273.00. However, with anticipated debt forgiveness (grant) from the bondholder (lender), the total cost to the Issuer for the proposed Bonds is $328.000.00 The estimated cost of interest on the Bonds is $-0-. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of 30 days from and after the last date of publication of this Notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the office of the Town Clerk in Hanksville, Utah, where it may be examined during regular business hours of the Town Clerk from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon., Tuesday through Thursday. DATED this 5th day of October, 2017. /s/ Lisa J. Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19, 2017 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANKSVILLE TOWN PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on October 5, 2017, the Mayor and Town Council of Hanksville Town (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) declaring its intention to issue its Parity Water Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) pursuant to the Utah Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended and to call a public hearing to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds. The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on November 2, 2017, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. The location of the public hearing is in the Town Office, 35 South Highway 95, Hanksville, Utah. The purpose of the meeting is to receive input from the public with respect to the issuance of the Bonds and any potential economic impact to the private sector from the construction of the Project to be funded by the Bonds. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate. DATED this 5th day of October, 2017 /s/ Lisa J. Wells, Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26, 2017
NOTICE TO WAYNE COUNTY VOTERS Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Ballots for the School District Voted Local Levy Election were mailed to registered voters on October 17th so you should be receiving your ballot if you have not already received it. Ballots that are mailed back must be postmarked the day before the Election to be counted. Ballots may also be hand delivered to the County Clerk’s Office and will be accepted until 8 pm on Election Day. The County Clerk’s Office has been designated as an Election Day Vote Center and will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Persons may surrender their paper ballot at the Clerk’s Office on Election Day and vote on an electronic vote machine if they wish to do so. If you have any questions, please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson Wayne County Clerk/Auditor
NOTICE OF 2017 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS VOTE BY MAIL TORREY TOWN The town of Torrey will vote by mail for the municipal election of November 7, 2017. The registered voters of Torrey will receive a ballot in the mail around the 16th of October and thereafter. A voter may mail the voted ballot as soon as they receive it, or they may bring in into the Torrey Town office during regular office hours. If mailed, it must be postmarked by November 7th. The voter may also bring the ballot into the town office on the 7th of November between the voting hours of 7 am and 8 pm. Anyone who did not get a ballot and feels they should have, may come into the office on November 7th and vote a provisional ballot. Any questions please call the office 425 -3600. Paula Pace, Torrey Town Clerk Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19, 2017
GARFIELD COUNTY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BRYCE CANYON AIRPORT WELL POWER PROJECT NOTICE TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Garfield County is seeking the services of qualified Electrical Contractors to provide installation of power to an existing well over and length of approximately 4,000 feet from the Bryce Canyon Airport Terminal to the well site. Work will be conducted on Garfield County property and shall conform to current building and electrical codes. Additional work may be added at the County’s discretion, by mutual agreement. A Prebid site showing leaves Bryce Canyon Airport Monday October 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm If you are interested in submitting a proposal, information on the Request for Proposals and Guidelines for Preparing Proposals for Engineering Services can be obtained from the Bryce Canyon Airport, 55 South Main, P.O. Box 77, Panguitch, Utah 84759, Telephone (435) 834-5239 or (435) 690-9498, email: bcairport@scinternet.net. The deadline for submitting the proposal is 10 a.m. on October 24, 2017. The County reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all proposals. Garfield County, being an equal opportunity employer, suggests that qualified DBE’s and WBE’s consider this notice. Dated this 9th day of October, 2017 Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19, 2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE LOA TOWN LOA TOWN CANCELS NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTIONS Loa Town met at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 14, 2017 and passed Resolution No. 2017-02 cancelling the November 7, 2017 elections according to Utah Code 20A1-206, whereas the number of council members running did not exceed the number of council seats available. Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19, 2017
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GENERAL ELECTION TROPIC TOWN General Election Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Election will be held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center 20 North Main * 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There is one write-in: Lisa Johnson Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19, 2017
IN THE SIXTH DISTRICT JUVENILE COURT GARFIELD COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH STATE OF UTAH in the interest of G.B., DOB 08-16-2006 and C.B., DOB 01-11-2008 Judge Paul D. Lyman / Case No.’s 1024391 and 1024392 THIRTY (30) DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF UTAH TO: VICTORIA BEARD The State of Utah has filed a Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, which is on file with the clerk of the above court, 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759, telephone number (435) 644-4600. A proceeding concerning the minors, G.B., DOB 08-16-2006 and C.B., DOB 01-11-2008, is pending in the above court, and an adjudication will be made. A Pre-Trial on the State’s Verified Petition for Termination of Parental Rights will be held on October 18, 2017, at 11:30 a.m., before Judge Paul D. Lyman, Sixth District Juvenile Court, located at 55 S. Main, Panguitch, Utah 84759. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the petition and appear at the above-noticed trial. Within 30 days after this Summons is published, you are required to file your written answer with the Clerk of the Court at the above address, and you must mail or deliver a copy of your written answer to the Office of the Guardian ad Litem, 845 E. 300 N. Richfield, Utah 84701, and to the Office of the Attorney General, 55 South Main, #22, Manti, UT 84642. If you fail to comply with this Summons, your parental rights to G.B and C.B. may be permanently terminated. You are entitled to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, you should complete the application for appointment of an attorney available at the Juvenile Court at the above address, and if you qualify, an attorney will be appointed to you. The Court has appointed a guardian ad litem to represent the child. Dated this 10th day of October 2017. /s/ David S. Tibbs, Assistant Attorney General Published in the Wayne & Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 19 & 26 and NOVEMBER 2 & 9, 2017
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LDS Divorce Survivors Retreat Scheduled for October 27 - 29 Jessie Clark Funk, an inspirational singer, author and executive director of the non-profit Ivy Girl Academy; and Merrilee Boyack, a local attorney, author and life coach. Seminars taking place in addition to the keynotes will cover topics such as postdivorce financing, self-defense, home and Internet security, safety in dating, Courtesy lds dIVorCe grouP Lisa McDougle, chief administrator and methods for natural healing, and founder of the LDS Divorce Group. the power of the atonement. PROVO - LDS DiWhile the focus of the vorce Group Schedules Anretreat is on spiritual and nual Conference for October. emotional enrichment, it also The LDS Divorce Survivors group, a Facebook-cen- includes activities meant for tered community of more relaxation, McDougle said. than 2,600 members of The These will include a river Church of Jesus Christ of boat ride at the mouth of Latter-day Saints who are go- Provo River, karaoke based ing through or have already on songs from the popular completed a divorce process, television show, “Survivor,” will conduct its annual retreat catered meals, and a “forin Lehi, Utah, October 27- mal jungle dinner.” Because 29, group administrators an- the retreat goes into Sunday morning, it will include spirinounced today. The retreat, coming into tual services that day, as well. its second year, offers speak- Most of the activities and ers and activities intended to seminars will take place at the instruct and encourage LDS Hillcrest Building, 1120 N. church members as they 150 W., in American Fork. According to BYU commake this often emotionally munications professor Robert shattering transition from Wakefield, the LDS church marriage to single adulthood offers several systems for asonce again. Lisa McDougle, who or- sistance to its members. But ganized the group in 2011 and even with those systems in serves as chief administra- place, it is not difficult for tor, said the retreat is a valu- divorced members to feel isoable resource for divorced lated and unsupported. “As sincere as local members who so typically feel they no longer fit into a church members or leaders church culture that empha- may be, it is hard to appreciate the crisis that leads up to sizes marriage and families. “Divorce certainly af- and through a divorce unless fects a significant number of you have gone through it,” church members,” McDougle Wakefield said. “Unfortunately, too many end up even said. “When a marriage splits leaving the church and walkapart, the individuals in- ing away from their one true volved are often left to floun- means of support—the Savder on their own. Unlike with ior, Jesus Christ.” Wakefield is involved in illness or death, no one brings the group because his own them a casserole.” son was divorced five years The LDS Divorce Survivors Retreat, like the Face- ago and still deals with cusbook group, provides a forum tody battles from that breakwhere divorced members up. Wakefield recognizes the can see they’re not alone and great need for such a group to learn good ways to cope with exist. “The LDS Divorce Surtheir situation and focus on vivors Facebook group ofJesus Christ. “Through speakers, fers a private community of workshops, and emotion- support from those who have ally rejuvenating activities, been there and have remained participants can learn how in the church. Any church to hold themselves and their member or former member loved ones together during who is divorced can join, this stressful time of life,” but they are screened first to McDougle explained. “We make sure their intentions are want them to be instructed to gain support and not to habut also to exchange experi- rass ex-spouses.” This past spring, adences and to have fun with ministrators of the group others who share their same published articles in LDSsituation.” Keynote speakers for the centered magazines and then conference include Dr. David reposted links onto Facebook. Christensen, former Director Since then, the group has balof Seminaries and Institutes looned by more than 2,000 of the University of Utah; and continues to grow at more Kent Merrell, a motivational than 100 per week. “We have no doubt that speaker and neighborhood unit leader in Salt Lake City; there are many more church
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members out there who are desperate for help,” McDougle said. “We want to let them know that real support exists online on a daily or even an hourly basis, and at this retreat as well.” Registration for the entire retreat, including meals, is $75. Additional, cheaper registration options are also available. Interested individuals coming from beyond Utah or Salt Lake counties can stay overnight at the Timpanogos Inn, 195 S. 850 E. in Lehi for a reduced nightly rate. To pick up additional information or to register, interested participants can go online to LDSDivorceSurvivors. com. —LDS Divorce Survivors
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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 Boulder Elementary School Custodian Boulder Elementary School Food Service Worker Boulder Elementary School Para Professional Bryce Valley Elementary School Para Professional Bryce Valley High School Food Service Worker District Business Administrator Escalante Elementary School Preschool Para Professional Substitute Teachers for all schools CONTRACTS AVAILABLE: 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: BES Head Teacher Elizabeth Julian (435-335-1110) BVES Principal Layne LeFevre (435-531-0405) BVHS Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-231-7879) EES & EHS Principal Chip Sharpe (435-704-4199) 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. 10/19
PARAPROFESSIONAL POSITIONS OPEN Wayne School District is accepting applications for paraprofessionals at Loa Elementary. Applicants will be required to work closely under teacher supervision with individual students or small groups of students and provide assistance to teachers in various capacities as assigned. There is also a position of technology aide at Loa. Applicant will work closely with the district technology director and needs to have a good understanding and experience working with technology. These positions are for 27 hours a week with no benefits. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please send applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Wayne School District is an equal opportunity employer and provider and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all application.
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Job Announcement Panguitch City is hiring a part time employee on a contract basis as a Social Hall Monitor for the winter months. Position will be responsible for keeping the Social hall open from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Social Hall will close for major events, holidays, High School athletic events, and when rented for a public event. Monitor will be responsible for maintaining order, care of equipment, and making sure building is open and supervised. Monitor must be willing to work with youth and have evenings free. Position will start on approximately November 1, 2017 and will continue until approximately April 1 of the following year. Hours and overall schedule will be determined by use, events, weather, and budget. Sealed bids should be turned in to the Panguitch City Office by 5:00 p.m. on October 27, 2017. The job will start on November 1, 2017. Applicant must reside in the Panguitch City limits. More detailed questions can be directed to Lori Talbot at the Panguitch City Office (25 South 200 East – 435-676-8585) during normal business hours. Send Bids to: Panguitch City Attention Lori Talbot PO BOX 75 Panguitch UT 84759
Panguitch City is an equal opportunity employer. Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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The Wayne County Commission is looking for a qualified individual to act as a “Public Lands Coordinator” representing the County’s interests under direction of the Wayne County Commission. This person will attend meetings with local, state, and federal agencies; review planning, NEPA, and other documents created by agencies that will affect use of public lands within the County. This person will make recommendations; write letters, comments, and other responses to proposed actions to be taken by Local, State, and Federal agencies. The successful candidate for this position will be highly qualified and work very flexible, part time hours with no benefits. The Commission is looking for a person with at least 25 years of experience in natural resources management, including work with all levels of government, Local, State and Federal. Experience with and knowledge of federal laws such as FLPMA, NEPA, and applicable State laws and regulations and good communication skills required. A licensed professional geologist or engineer is preferred. This person will work under contract, as needed. The pay rate is negotiable and depends on experience and qualifications. Pay will be on an hourly basis and will not include pay for travel time. Expenses will be reimbursed when travel is required. Qualified individuals may apply by sending a letter of interest and an updated resume to: Wayne County Commission P.O. Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747 Application Deadline: 11/2/2017 by end of business day.
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TWO FULL TIME PHARMACY TECHNICIANS WAYNE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Wayne Community Health Center Pharmacy is seeking two Full time Pharmacy Technicians, one in our Bicknell Pharmacy and the other at our Escalante Location. This position is to assist the Pharmacist with prescription management and communicating with physicians’ offices about patient medications. A qualified individual should have strong communication skills, and submit to a background test. Additionally the individual will required to be licensed and in good standing with the State of Utah as a Pharmacy Technician. The successful candidate for this role will communicate with patients over the phone and in-store to address customer service issues and field questions about medications. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and the Qs1 pharmacy management system is preferred. Competitive pay and benefits available. Email your resume to wchcrx@waynechc.org or drop it off in person at our Bicknell or Escalante Pharmacy.
DENTAL ASSISTANT ESCALANTE DENTAL CLINIC Escalante Dental Clinic is looking for a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team. This position will be part-time, working two or three days per week. The positon responsibilities include: • Patient Interaction. • Taking X-Rays. • Chairside assisting. • Scheduling, Charting, Documenting dental visits on computer. • Sterilization of dental Instruments. • Set-up and cleaning operatory and office. Experienced applicants would have the following: • Dental Assisting Experience • Pedo, Endo, Oral Surgery and General Dentistry Experience. • Knowledge of Computer Charting and Digital x-rays • X-Ray Certified. • CPR Certified. We are willing to train those with no assisting experience. Starting wage is $10.00 an hour. Wage is negotiable if you have dental experience. Email your resume to: escdental@waynechc.org Or you can drop it off in person at Escalante Dental.
HOLIDAY SALE HOLIDAY CERAMIC SALE - Taft's Storage Unit #30, Bicknell, Hwy 24. Saturday, Oct 21st. 9 am - 3 pm, Many finished items to choose from for that special someone. In addition, items to paint using your won creativity. Call 435-491-0608, for more information or to make an appointment for a more convenient time. 10/19
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Planned Prescribed Fire for South Monroe Mountain Aspen Project RICHFIELD RANGER DISTRICT - Fishlake National Forest plans to ignite a small portion of unit 5 on the South Monroe Mountain Prescribed Fire Project. Crews plan to implement this project on Monday and Tuesday (October 16-17, 2017) if favorable weather conditions allow. The project is located near Box Creek and Rock
Springs, on Monroe Mountain. The treatment area is approximately 3 miles west of Greenwich and 7 miles east of Marysvale Utah, in Piute County. The project area consists of nearly 20,603 acres of mixed conifer and aspen. This is a multiyear implementation project. During this entry, resources plan to burn approximately 200 acres near Big
Vegetation Management Project in Garfield County Near Antimony GARFIELD COUNTY Bureau of Land Management - Richfield Field Office has started a vegetation management project in Forest Creek, southwest of Antimony, Utah in Garfield County. The project area consists of 994 acres of pinyon and juniper, where vegetation will be removed in a mosaic pattern, leaving islands of treated and untreated vegetation. A mechanical chipper known as the "Bullhog" will be used during this treatment. Prior to
the removal of vegetation, a mix of grasses and forbs was seeded by aircraft onto the project area. Please see the attached information sheet and map for more details. As always, please follow us on Twitter @UtahWildfire or visit www.utahfireinfo.gov for updates and other fire/fuels related information throughout the state of Utah. —Bureau of Land Management
Flat, utilizing both hand and aerial ignitions. If Monday’s hand ignition is favorable, a helitorch will be used on Tuesday. There will be temporary road closure between White Ledge Spring and Big Flat, along forest road 083 during ignition operations. Please see the attached information sheet and map for more details. As always, please follow
us on Twitter @UtahWildfire or visitwww.utahfireinfo.gov for updates and other fire related information throughout the state of Utah. Also on Twitter @FishlakeNF; and like us on Facebook, at U.S. Forest ServiceFishlake National Forest, for forest related facts, news, photos and updates. —Fishlake National Forest
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Capitol Reef National Park Seeks Candidates for 2018 Artist-in-Residence Program
Capitol Reef Fall 2017 and Winter 2018 Hours of Operation CAPITOL REEF - The Capitol Reef National Park visitor center operating hours will be 8:00 am to 4:30 pm daily starting Monday, October 23, 2017. Extended hours will resume in summer 2018. The visitor center will be closed on major holidays, including: Friday, November 10, 2017 – Veteran’s Day Thursday, November 23, 2017 – Thanksgiving Monday, December 25, 2017 – Christmas Monday, January 1, 2018 – New Year’s Day Monday, January 15, 2018 –
Dr. Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 19, 2018 – President’s Day Free interpretive programs including a geology talk at the visitor center at 10:00 am and evening programs at the campground may be offered as staffing allows. Check the visitor center for times. The historic Gifford House, located 1 mile south of the visitor center on Scenic Drive, will be open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm starting Monday, October 23 through Sunday, October 29, 2017. Fresh baked pies, breads and pastries are available for purchase, including pumpkin! The house will be closed for the season starting Monday, October 30. Fall and winter are wonderful times to enjoy the exhibits, park movie and the Capitol Reef Natural History Association bookstore. —National Park Service
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Fresh works propped on easels from the previous Artist in Residence for Capitol Reef. CAPITOL REEF - Applications are being requested for Capitol Reef National Park’s 2018 Artist-in-Residence program. We are seeking applicants for the park’s Artist-inResidence program who will be able to express the park’s resources and meanings in a unique way that engages the public through a variety of artistic mediums such as painting, drawing or photography. The goal of this program is to appreciate the aesthetic value of National Parks like Capitol Reef. New for 2018 the park is offering one night sky photographer residency for two or four weeks Jan/Feb or May/ June. As an International Dark Sky Park, we are interested in exploring new ways to appreciate the park’s dark skies and to collect night sky photography that can assist the park’s scientific efforts in documenting the night sky quality with the goal of conservation. The park also offers a choice of residency of two or four weeks during the months
of March and October for visual and performing artists, writers and composers. The selected artist will be given rent-free use of a furnished park house and will also receive a $500 contribution from The Entrada Institute to assist with travel and supply expenses. This Artist-in-Residence program is supported by Capitol Reef National Park, in partnership with the Capitol Reef Natural History Association and The Entrada Institute. “This residency program is a chance for the artistic community to share park resources through the eyes of an artist,” said Capitol Reef National Park Acting Superintendent Pam Rice. For those who are interested in applying, the online application is now available online on the Capitol Reef National Park Web site. Application materials must be received by Tuesday, October 31, 2017. —National Park Service