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Thursday, November 5, 2015

Serving Twice

Governor Herbert Speaks at Utah Honor Flight's Send Off

by Amanda Arnold

US Military veterans who now serve as rangers with Bryce Canyon National Park are, left to right: Nick Bangerter, Brian Roanhorse, Jim McNitt, Kenny Hall, Jeff Stock, and Dale Pollock.

BRYCE CANYON N.P. Some of the nation’s most pristine wilderness areas such areas as Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park and Capitol Reef National Park are protected by the National Park Service and our United States military veterans who now have careers as National Park Service rangers.

For Jeff Stock, program analyst, working for the National Park Service at Bryce Canyon has always been his ideal job, because the red hoodoos were his playground when he grew up in Bryce Valley.

After serving in the US Army for nine years as a military policeman, he landed his dream job, and thus served a nation twice with his new career.

“I feel like I am still serving this country because we are working in this park to pre-

serve the resources for future generations,” Stock said.

Brian Roanhorse, Visual Information Specialist / Interpretation Ranger is serving his nation twice as a National Park Service Interpretation Ranger, performing Multi-media, Graphic Design and Web based media for the park and as a US Army Reservist with the 91st Training Division at Fort Hunter Liggett,California, doing logistical and administrative duties.

“As a park ranger, I am getting people to be aware of the park resources, events and announcements through media,” Roanhorse said. As a lifelong artist, Brian Roanhorse has learned a lot of skills in his NPS career and while serving in the US military.

Currently, 20% of the NPS staff serving the National Park Service are US military veterans. Indeed, the United

States veterans bring in a lot of talent to the National Park Service.

"The National Park Service is about to enter its second century of preserving these special places. Our nation's veterans are trained in very specific skills that have application to the NPS mission including serving visitors," said Bryce Canyon National Park Superintendent Lisa Eckert.

Dan McLaughlin, interpretive ranger, is serving in his first position as a National Park Service ranger. Previously, he served as a telecommunication specialist for the US Navy, and he feels those skills help him as he communicates technical aspects about the park resources.

“I like the fact that I’m able to go out and manage the trails and manage the area and resources by understanding the visitors’ interests and protect-

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ing their safety,” McLaughlin said.

"Veterans arrive to Bryce Canyon with highly-honed skills in teamwork and that is a highly sought-after skill.

I also value diversity in life experiences when hiring and with overseas deployments, veterans have demonstrated their flexibility and awareness of other cultures,” said Eckert.

Interested in a career in the National Park Service?

Check out the job postings on www.usajobs.gov.

Bryce Canyon National Park would like to thank each of the veterans for their service for both Bryce and the US Military.

SALT LAKE CITY - On Thursday, October 29, 2015, Utah Honor Flight escorted 50 WWII veterans and their guardians to the Nation’s Capital to see the memorial built in honor of their service and sacrifices.

Veterans and guardians arrived at the Utah National Guard Readiness Center Armory in Salt Lake City that Thursday morning at 7a.m. A brief sendoff ceremony was held from 8a.m.-8:30 a.m. with Governor Gary Herbert speaking, music provided by the 23rd Army Band, and a special musical number provided by United States Army First Sargent Jason Myer.

The Flight buses left the Readiness Center at 8:30 a.m. and were escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders to the Salt Lake City International Airport. Veterans and their guardians were then escorted by the Utah Pipe Band to their gate with the Kea

Trio performing until their plane took off.

Veterans and their guardians arrived at the WWII memorial Friday, October 30th at 9:30 a.m. for a presentation of the colors and a wreath laying ceremony. The remainder of their trip was spent visiting memorials, monuments, ceremonies and a Heroes’ banquet in their honor in DC. The flight returned home Saturday, October 31st.

Family and friends welcomed the heroes’ home at the Utah National Guard Readiness Center Armory with banners and signs, thanking the veterans for their service.

Flight leaders Victoria Chadwick and Kira Larsen, Mike Turner and Ron Ulberg, guided the flight group on their journey to DC. Flight Medics Brian Moser and Kevin McEwan accompanied veterans to ensure their safety and wellness.

—Utah Honor Flight

Courtesy Office of Governor Herbert

Governor Herbert meets Mr. Clifford Olsen, WWII veteran from Loa, at Utah Honor Flight's event.

The Badger Den: Serving Badgers and More, on Hwy 24

Tropic Postmaster Karen Ott Honored for Years of Service

TROPIC - An era closed in Tropic on October 30, 2015 when Karen Ott retired, ending twenty five years as Clerk and Postmaster. Postal patrons dropped in all day to wish her well and to partake of doughnuts and cider in celebration of her retirement.

Tropic Mayor WaLon Brinkerhoff came by midday to surprise Karen with a framed Proclamation from the town council making October 30, 2015, "Karen C Ott Appreciation Day." The Proclamation noted that for 25 years Karen "had tirelessly worked to provide superior service at the post office, both to the people of Tropic and the tourists from many lands that visit the Bryce Canyon area."

The day also marked the end of service for Karen's Postmaster Relief assistants, Jan Floyd and Mary-Miller Boyd, who had served with her for a combined 18 years.

Karen is the daughter of

Karen Ott is retiring after 25 years of serving Tropic as US Postal Service Clerk and Postmaster. the late Doyle and Thelma Cottam of Escalante. While running the post office and serving as the town's "unof-

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THURS. OCT. 29 - WED. NOV. 4 SUNNY AND COOL/COLD this week. Mostly sunny Thurs., high in mid 40s. Sunny Fri.-Mon., highs in upper 40s to low 50s. High temps dropping again next Tuesday and Wednesday to low 40s. Lows this week dipping into 20s, high teens.

ficial psychologist," Karen and her husband Sherrill have raised three children. She looks forward to retirement and seeing more of her seven grandchildren.

—Carl Boyd

Lynn and Kim Giles at The Badger Den in Bicknell, right acros the street from Wayne High School, are ready to serve up Badgers and others from 10am to 10pm daily.

BICKNELL - The Badger Den in Bicknell is celebrating the end of their first summer season, and is the place to go for a bite following every sporting event hosted at the Wayne County High School. Owners Lynn and Kim Giles opened the restaurant this past April, fulfilling a dream that Lynn has had his whole life, to own a restaurant with his family. And he seems to enjoy it! With his quick Kandee DeGraw smile and generous laugh, Lynn and his family have been taking good care of Badger fans (and others) with delicious brick oven pizzas, drinks and yummy bread sticks. They often stay open late to help the fans celebrate or commiserate after glorious victories or tragic defeats. The walls are adorned with memories and clippings that keep track of all the goingons for Wayne County. Their Cub Bites, if you haven’t tried them yet, are delicious and alarmingly addictive. They also offer catering for your family or work, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings as well as delivery. They will deliver as far as Capitol Reef. Hours are Mon - Sat 10am - 10pm.

Closed Sunday. Phone 435.425.2500 125 N. Hwy 24 Bicknell.

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Thank You I would like to send out a big Thank You to the Henrieville Town Board members. They receive little recompense for the time and effort they put in on our behalf in what is often a thankless job. They do it because they love our town, and they deserve our appreciation. A special thanks to Norm Davis for repairing the pot holes and for keeping the weeds mowed on the sides of the streets this summer. He has also spent many hours upgrading our fire department. Our community has benefited from the service that is given by our board members and from many others in our town. Thank you!

Brenda Rose, Henrieville

Wayne's Halloween Costume Winners

The Insider Business Spotlights BeYOUtiful Spa and Salon in Loa is open for the winter. They have a full menu of services from basic manicures to a gel overlays and from couples massages to deep tissue treatments. If you haven’t been by to check it out, go and say hi to Tiffinie Oakley, Lori Woolsey, Laura Billie and/or Mericha Oyler.

15 North Main Street in Loa Panguitch Home Center is just starting a full tilt remodel but they will be open and under new management throughout the winter. Swing by and meet the new family in charge and check out the 50% off table in the front of the store. They are cleaning out to make room for new products and equipment.

24 E. 100 N., Panguitch 435-676-8836 Loa Builders has stockpiled everything you need for firewood, new chainsaws, chainsaw maintenance and repair as well as tools for your fireplaces and stoves. Stay warm and shop locally. 138 N. Main Street in Loa. Did you know that Blackburn’s Recreation & Supply has a vending machine room? Just on the left hand side of the building there is a room full of vending machines, with all sorts of good snacks.

348 W. 100 N. Bicknell If your business has something exciting going on, let us know! We would love to spotlight all that is happening with local businesses. Send an email to snapshot@live.com or call us 435-826-4400.

Stargazing Tips

by Linton Rohr Seasons in the Sky

Dark Sky & Starry Nights Please preserve our heritage Light the ground – not the sky For more info, visit: darksky.org

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The Larsen Family take Family Costume first prize.

TORREY - The Annual Community Halloween Party was held on October 22 at Rim Rock Restaurant in Torrey. First prize in the family costume category went to the Larsen family from Loa for their Wizard of Oz theme. In the couples categorize, Beauty and the Beast (Keisha Hunt and Fabian Flores from Teasdale) took first place. The overall costume contest winner was Tracie Fallis for her bag lady costume. Tracie stayed in character the entire evening.

Thanks to the Entrada Institute and Rim Rock Restaurant for co-sponsoring the event.

—Annette Lamb

Garkane Energy Will Be Trimming Trees This Winter LOA - Garkane Energy will be trimming trees this winter in the Tropic, Cannonville, Boulder, and Escalante areas. Our line crews look for foliage growing under lines, overhanging branches, or other types of “danger” trees that could pull down a power line if they fall. This trimming needs to be done to keep a safe, reliable, and affordable supply of power flowing to your home or business. Before trimming or removing trees from a homeowner’s property, Garkane

crews will attempt to contact the homeowner. If unable to reach a homeowner, crews will leave notice of their visit at the property. Please call 435-8362795 if you notice specific trees or branches that might pose a risk to our power lines. Our primary goal is to maintain a balance between safe and reliable electric service and the health of your trees.

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

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Well, the aspen leaves seemed to have lasted longer than usual, but they’ve finally fallen - and temperatures are falling, too. October was much rainier than average, which makes me wonder what winter has in store for us.

The seasons are changing in the sky, too. Those changes though, are entirely predictable – like clockwork - and have been watched by mankind, year after year, for millennia. The Milky Way of summer is moving further and further west. Scorpius is already gone, and Sagittarius, along with the bright center of our galaxy, is disappearing in the southwest shortly after dark.

High overhead, Cygnus and the Summer Triangle are still with us, but will be setting earlier every week, until they disappear entirely by year’s end. I always enjoy seeing the Northern Cross standing upright above the western horizon around Thanksgiving.

Meanwhile, the bright stars and constellations of winter are rising earlier all the time. Not all that long ago, or so it seems, I was catching glimpses of Orion in the pre-dawn sky. Now it’s rising before midnight. The pre-dawn sky gives us a sneak-preview of the evening sky about six months ahead. The Pleiades – or Seven Sisters – have always signaled the coming of autumn to me. I recall first seeing them after midnight back in August – while out enjoying the Perseid meteor shower.

Now they’re rising shortly after nightfall, followed by Auriga, Taurus, the aforementioned Orion, Gemini, and Canis Minor. The winter sky also displays a plethora of particularly bright stars, with great-sounding names: Capella, Aldebaran, Betelgeuse and Rigel, Castor and Pollux, Procyon, and the brightest of them all, Sirius.

As if that’s not enough, the fainter winter arm of the Milky Way runs right through all of this. And for a while, during this autumnal transition time, one can follow the summer Milky Way up from the west, through Cassiopeia, and back down in the east, beyond Auriga. Doing so bridges the inner and outer galactic arms. I always enjoy the three-dimensional visualization of that.

As the Earth orbits around the sun over the course of a year, the direction that we’re facing at night slowly changes. So our view of the solar system – and galaxy – gradually changes. In the summer, we’re looking inward, towards the center of the galaxy. And in the winter, we look outward. The stars and constellations gradually shift, as well. And, of course, the tilt of the Earth as it orbits, is what causes our earthly seasons to change.

With every birthday we celebrate, we’ve made another lap around the sun - and enjoyed another four seasons. Here on Earth - and in the sky!

One final note… Jupiter, Mars, and Venus have been showing off before sunrise for several weeks now.

The waning crescent moon will be gliding by the next couple nights, adding to an already impressive sight.

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Winter is Here

The Wellness Trail The Common Cold Viral vs. Bacterial

by Zach Snedeger, PA-C Wayne Community Health Center & Kazan Memorial Clinic Dear Wayne County Residents, Hello. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Zach Snedeger PA-C, and I am the newest addition to the Wayne Clinic. Prior to relocating to Wayne County, I spent approximately 5 years serving as a Registered Nurse in a variety of settings, with the latest venue in an Intensive Care Unit. My Physician Assistant education was obtained at A.T. Still University in Arizona. Upon completion I had several vast decisions to make, regarding employment opportunities. After much consideration, the decision was made, Wayne County was going to be our new home. My family and I have been welcomed with open arms, and for that, we’re grateful, THANK YOU! I look forward to the opportunity to meet each of you, and serve your medical needs.

With school back in session, and the “sick season” knocking on our door, one can rest assured that the common cold will be ever present in making its way through our homes for the next few months. We at the Wayne Clinic wanted to offer a few suggestions on dealing with the common cold, as well as when to be seen by your Practitioner.

In general, most colds and other respiratory infections are not serious for children and adults in good health. It’s just the aggravation of dealing with runny noses, cough, congestion, fever, sneezing, headaches, muscle aches, and disturbed sleeping. However, knowing whether your illness is caused by a virus or bacteria makes a difference in how it’s treated.

Most colds and respiratory infections are caused by viruses, rather than by bacteria.

Unlike bacteria, a virus will invade the cells in your body, and take over its machinery, forcing the cell to reproduce the virus in large numbers.

Some examples of viruses include: the common cold (Rhinovirus), the flu (Influenza) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Bacteria on the other

hand, invade and multiply by simple division. A few examples of bacteria include: tonsillitis, sinusitis, ear infections, and pharyngitis when caused by streptococcus.

It can be difficult to determine whether you have a viral or bacterial infection because the symptoms are often similar. Your provider will most likely have to conduct tests.

But here are a few hints: If you have a cold or cough, it is usually viral. You could suspect a secondary infection caused by bacteria if a fever recurs after the first few days. A persistent earache may mean a bacteria-based ear infection. The majority of sore throats, especially in adolescents and adults, are viral. The only common bacterial pathogen that causes a sore throat is Streptococcus. If the cold lasts for greater than 8-10 days, you should probably be seen by your provider for evaluation.

Treatment and Prevention: Most viruses remain alive for a period of time in airborne particles that people breathe, sneeze, and cough, as well as on surfaces for about an hour after they are touched by an infected person. That is why it is important to wash your hands regularly and immediately after handling potentially viralcontaminated objects such as doorknobs, shopping carts, telephones, toys, and other commonly shared items.

Finally, treatment for viruses remain symptomatic in nature, as antibiotics won’t kill a virus. Things such as humidifiers, Vicks Vapor rub, over-the-counter medications as deemed appropriate by your provider, plenty of rest and fluids are the mainstay of treatment. For bacteria, antibiotics are quite effective and can bring symptomatic relief usually within 24 hours after taking them.

One last thing….If you haven’t already received your influenza vaccine, now is the time. We have them in stock!

Schedule your appointment today to prevent the Flu.

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HHS Releases Marketplace Rate Snapshot for Utah

Panguitch Mainstreet Octoberfest

Lincare Oxygen takes first prize for 2105.

PANGUITCH - The end of October is bringing to a close our Panguitch Scarecrow Contest. The Panguitch Main Street Committee was excited to see the number of scarecrows that were on display through out the community. There were 22 businesses that built their scarecrow to represent their business, including a Banker made with monopoly money and gold rocks, a graduate holding a diploma, one holding on tight to a lamp poll as he is being blown away, another one resting on a bench with a full stomach after eating at a local restaurant, a little boy scarecrow licking an ice cream cone, an elderly scarecrow woman at her walker, one doing a summer salt, a farmer setting on a bale of hay, an employee scarecrow taking a break eating popcorn, to name a few. There were so many fun and exciting scarecrows to mention that we encourage everyone to go on to the Panguitch city web site to see pictures of all of them.

The Judges transferred the traveling trophy from Royal Express, the 2014 Mechanic scarecrow winner, to Lincare Oxygen, the winner for 2015, as the scarecrow who shares her lemonade and tootsies rolls. The Main Street Committee would like to thank the businesses that participated in the scarecrow contest and looks forward to next year.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a rate snapshot of health insurance marketplace rates for plans offered in Utah that shows there will be a 15.80% increase for second lowest cost silver plans offered in 2016. These increases do not take into account advance premium tax credits, which lower the monthly costs for the overwhelming majority of Marketplace consumers. About 8 in 10 individuals who selected a 2015 Marketplace plan qualified for financial assistance, and the average advance premium tax credits for those enrollees who qualified for financial assistance was $270 per month. The entire report can be found below.

Open Enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace starts on November 1, 2015 and runs through January 31, 2016. Consumers must sign up by December 15 to have coverage that starts January 1.

Consumers can find help by calling 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325) 24/7 or find in person assistance in their local area by visiting localhelp. healthcare.gov.

The next Open Enrollment period for the Health In-

surance Marketplace begins on November 1, 2015 for coverage starting on January 1, 2016. According to an HHS analysis, about 8 out of 10 returning consumers will be able to buy a plan with premiums less than $100 dollars a month after tax credits; and about 7 out of 10 will have a plan available for less than $75 a month.

Highlights of the 2016 Marketplace Affordability Snapshot include: New HHS data indicates that in 2016 nearly 8 in 10 returning Marketplace consumers will be able to buy a plan with premiums less than $100 month after tax credits.

In addition, about 7 in 10 returning Marketplace consumers will be able to buy a plan for $75 or less in monthly premiums after tax credits in 2016.

The average rate increase for a benchmark plan across 30 of the largest markets, representing 60 percent of Marketplace enrollees, is 6.3 percent.

This rate increase does not account for the benefit provided by tax credits to eligible consumers.

—US Department of Health and Human Services

With the beginning of November, crafters are very busy getting their items ready to sell for our annual Craft Fair, November 14th at the County Fair Building, starting at 10 am. The Committee encourages shoppers to go up town and support our local businesses.

—Deanna Moore

Linda’s Floral & Gifts Main Street Loa

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November 6th & 7th 10 am - 5 pm

Homemade goodies for sale Smells from the kitchen

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Public Comment Period on Core Curriculum The US Department of Education recently approved $20 million to help high school students who are eligible to receive Pell grants to take concurrent enrollment classes. A concurrent enrollment class allows for juniors and seniors to enroll in college classes and attend their higher education classes in their high school over an Interactive Video Conferencing (IVC). When students receive credit from a college, the credit is then transferred to the student’s high school transcripts. Currently more than 36% of juniors and seniors or 27,000 students in the State of Utah participate in concurrent enrollment. The state appropriates approximately $9.2 million in funding to offset the cost for high school students to enroll and participate in

concurrent enrollment. Typically, a high school is assessed $5.00 per credit fee which is a savings of $760 per credit at the University of Utah. Most students save between $1,300 and $13,500 over the student’s high school career. For more information on the savings and advantages of concurrent enrollment, please select the following link http://higheredutah.org/students-savingbig-on-college-costs-concurrent-enrollment/.

If the state is selected by the federal government to participate in the new program to allow high school students to use the Pell grant system, student may be eligible in the 2016-2017 school year to access the funding. If Utah is selected to participate in this new program, students may be able to use the funding to

pay for the class fees and even purchase the college textbooks needed in the classroom.

In Garfield County School District, students are on track to earn more than 500 college credits through concurrent enrollment during the 2015-2016 school year. It is also important to note, sophomores are eligible to enroll in concurrent enrollment during the summer, if they have a high enough GPA and would like to participate in the courses. If students are interested in enrolling in concurrent enrollment classes, they need to meet with their high school counselor or visit with their high school principal. If I can answer any question or be of any assistance, please contact me at the district office.

—Superintendent Ben Dalton

Utah’s STEM Industry Invited to Participate in STEM Fest 2016 SALT LAKE CITY This past year, industry, government and higher education launched the first Utah STEM Fest with more than 13,000 students participating. Utah STEM Fest 2016 will more than double that number, anticipating close to 30,000 students.

STEM Fest will take place Feb. 2-4 at the South Towne Expo Center. Seventh through 10th grade classes will attend Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will also be open to the public from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2.

“We are excited to work with Utah companies to give students the opportunity to

engage in science, technology, engineering and math activities,” said Tami Goetz, Utah STEM Action Center executive director. “This is an opportunity for students to take what they’re learning in the classroom and apply it to real life.”

Utah STEM Fest invites companies to sign up and exhibit at this event. Already close to 6,000 students are registered to attend. Industry will have the opportunity to show students what a STEM career can truly be. Information on how to sponsor an exhibit at Utah’s STEM Fest can be found at http://utahstemfest.com/sponsorship-opportunities/.

“For us STEM is about strategies to engage minds,” said Troy Holmberg, director of Engineering Good and Social Innovation at US Synthetic. “We need our kids to get excited about developing the 21st century skills they will need to compete for the jobs of the future. The STEM Fest is the largest event of its kind in Utah. It is there our kids will see the exciting STEM jobs, companies, research and technologies happening in Utah.

This is the kind of hands-on learning you can’t get inside the classroom. I would encourage your organization come be a part of inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators. We can’t afford not to.”

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Wayne District Test Scores Wayne School District is very proud of all District Schools with the release of their recent SAGE assessment scores and school grades. Loa Elementary topped the list with a letter grade of straight A, moving up from a letter grade of B for the 2013-2014 school year. Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School both maintained a letter grade B. Loa Elementary scores included: Language Arts---56% Science---55% and a fantastic Math score of 70%. We are very proud of the work and effort they have accomplished, especially with the increased efforts in math. Math has been a District curriculum focus for the past 3 years, and the Elementary administration, faculty and staff are now seeing the benefits of that extra effort.

THANK YOU! Hanksville Elementary’s small student population excludes public reporting of SAGE assessment results. Students are tested, receive a score, and individual student scores are provided, but FERPA laws protect those scores so they will not be individually identifiable. We are still very proud of them and the academic achievement our Hanksville students are making.

Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School Language arts scores are still very high, with WHS scoring 53% and WMS scoring 55%. Both scores are well above the state average of 44%.

Other scores include: WHS math—27%; WMS math---28%; WHS science---34%; and WMS science---44%. Math and science improvement are still a major focus of District curriculum and instruction. All the hard work and efforts of our dedicated teachers and staff are appreciated. We are certain those efforts will continue on behalf of our students.

—Superintendent Burke Torgerson

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The WCGYB Team WCGYB has received tremendous support and as we have reported the games I have been approached over and over with curiosity over these girls and what changed this year in our abilities to compete with such amazing teams.

The first change that was made this season was the introduction of our two new assistant coaches, Shirley Morrill and Jordan Crane. The two of them made our post players stronger with tighter finishes, better on the boards, increased shooting percentages and trained our players to compete with the fast transitional style defense needed in club ball.

Courtney Jackson, cocaptain, and a sophomore in the summer division, daughter of Jared and Charity Jackson of Hanksville, stepped into role of a leader automatically, she gives her all every game and practice and demands the same from her teammates. Courtney is often underestimated because of her size, constantly punishing and infuriating teams with much larger player with her quickness and immense strength which gives them an inability to stop her. She took advantage of the additional coaching staff's knowledge this summer and cleaned up her finishes, increased her shooting percentage, and lead the young team in scoring. Also, because of her quickness and aggressiveness she also leads in steals with Kassidy. Kassidy Ellett, co-captain, sophomore, and daughter of Chad and Laurie Ellett of Loa, was the instinctive pick for point guard because of her skillset, work ethic, and how extremely smart she is. Her ease of handling the ball while studying the floor, or making an on the move three pointer look easy has made us the envy of many coaches. She sets the pace with ease on offense and defense and once she finally became confident in her role as the coach on the floor that’s when the team really took off. She leads the team in assists and three pointers, having several games with 5 or more three pointers. Samantha Crane, an eighth grader and daughter of Jordan and Lisa Crane from Fremont, is the most versatile player on the floor. With her speed and talent Sam isn’t defined by one role, coming into the season as a shooting guard whose range goes far past the three point line, she has throughout many games played every position

on the floor with ease, having the most well rounded stats in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Although young Sam has blown away coaches with her age as she plays with a mature mental and physical skill set. Sam is such a huge contributor to every aspect of the game that we never worry the position she has on the floor just as long as we have her in the game. Sam leads the team in blocks with a game high of 8 and averaging 2 a game and leads in defensive rebounds.

Hannah Morrill, another eighth grader, and daughter of Phyl and Shirley Morrill of Bicknell, is one of the smartest defenders I have ever coached. Hannah has a profound understanding of where everyone is or should be on the floor. Hannah is calm and like Sam, incredibly mature defensively, allowing Courtney and our guards to gamble and come up with many steals knowing she has their back. Taught by her mom, she is a strong rebounder and post player with her abilities going past defense for some incredible post moves on offense.

Sierra Blackburn, the only freshman on this young team, and daughter of Brandon and Amber Blackburn from Fremont, has come in as a strong defender, with her quick hands and strength she has frustrated some of the best opposing point guards. She has been an amazing defensive strength to the young team, often reviving them with big play steals when they need it. She has fixed her shot to become a constant contributor on offense as well. Sierra also is a huge contributor on the offensive boards. Sami Knutson, another sophomore, and daughter of Kevin and Misty Knutson of Richfield, has a mental strength to her game which compliments this young team. Sami, has only every played club ball and knows only the fast physical pace of that game. She is unselfish and works hard never quitting, she battles it out with the biggest and toughest post players, playing with cuts, bruises and black eyes, never complaining and constantly coming up with key rebounds and assists to help win games. Hannah and Sami so often do the work on the boards, boxing out larger post players allowing their teammates to come up with a lot of rebounds. The youngest two girls on this team were sisters to Sami and Kassidy, Kortney Knutson and Quinsee Ellett, the two seventh graders didn’t

play in every game but were always ready when called upon to go in. Kortney, is an aggressive defensive player, who never backs down from any player no matter from the size coming up with steals or rebounds.

Quinsee mirrors Kassidy in her play, handling the ball well and hitting three pointers in her minutes on the floor.

The girls were joined by three tough players throughout their season at different tournaments. McKenna Brian, an incoming senior, and daughter of Bart and Mindi Brian of Loa, is a quick shooting guard and backup point guard for the team. McKenna brings quickness, and a strong shot to the team. Her aggressiveness on offense and strong passes has helped the small quick team often.

Jenna Brian, an eighth grader and daughter of Shannon and Michelle Brian of Loa, brings a knowledge on defense that is felt when she’s in the game. She understands recovery and help side defense better than most players like Kassidy and Hannah, her smart defense and great footwork allows her teammates to gamble. Much like her cousin McKenna, Jenna is also a great outside set shooter.

Brynnli Nelson, another eighth grader and daughter of Darren and Tawni Nelson of Fremont, is a beast on defense.

Brynnli is aggressive and has a quickness and a strength to be reckoned with. She has a way of finding holes on offense to score and a nose for the ball on defense. Her competitiveness allows for many deflections to turn into steals. Her determination and resilience has changed momentum to many games and makes her fun to watch.

For more information on these girls and highlights to their season check out our webpage www.wcgyb.com There is a saying that successful people accept responsibility in failure and never stop learning or wanting more from themselves. That would sum up this group of girls perfectly, whether they have lost or come off from a successful tournament they constantly turned back to the gym, for early morning workouts. While most enjoy their summer vacation by sleeping in these girls worked out every weekday at six am, trying to take advantage of the coaching staff’s time and leaving time to work to earn money for tournaments.

They are an incredible group

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OBITUARIES Esther Barney

PANGUITCH - Esther Dawson Middleton Barney, 92, passed away October 28, 2015 in Beaver, Utah, surrounded by her family. She was born April 1, 1923 in Winter Quarters, Carbon County, Utah to Robert Alderson and Esther Quilter Middleton. She married Elliot Miles Barney, September 26, 1941 in the Manti Utah Temple. He preceded her in death August 5, 2009.

Their lives together has been a true love story. In life, they were one.

Esther loved her family and being with them. She and Miles square danced all over the country. She taught her children and grandchildren to love the simplest things. She made hundreds of quilts for family and friends. She loved to cook, made excellent bread and was known for her donuts. She canned many family favorites; jams, jellies, sauces, etc. She was a secretary at the Ashman Elementary School, she worked in school lunch and senior citizens for many years. She was a great neighbor and defender of the underdog.

While Miles served in the military and served an LDS mission, Esther raised two wild boys by herself. They were later blessed with five more children.

She was an active member of the LDS Church where she served faithfully in each of her callings.

She is survived by her children: Ronald (Jan) Barney, Elliot (Lorrie) Barney, Janice Hatch, Connie (Russell) Dalton, Nancy (Randy) Houston, Karen (Ken) Christensen, Robert (Lynell) Barney; many grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Eliza Porter.

Preceded in death by, parents, son-in-law, Steven Hatch; grandson, Sam Houston; great-granddaughter, Landree Hatch; siblings, Robert Middleton, Elsie Goulding, Mary Ott, George Middleton.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 12:00 Noon in the Panguitch 1st LDS Ward Chapel, 550 South 100 West, where friends may call on Friday evening from 6 to 8 or on Saturday from 10:00 to 11:30. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery.

The family extends their appreciation to the loving staff at Beaver Long Term Care.

Funeral directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com

Douglas J. Grundy 1951 - 2015

LOA - Our kind and gentle husband, father, grandfather and brother, Douglas Jay Grundy, age 63, slipped peacefully away on October 31, 2015 at his home in Loa of a heart attack. He was born December 6, 1951 in Salina, Utah, a son of Wade Allred and Owona Brown Grundy. He graduated from Wayne High School, Class of 1970. He married Garaldean Taylor, June 29, 1973 in the Manti LDS Temple. Doug lived his entire life in Loa, where he enjoyed raising his family, working and enjoying the peaceful valley.

Doug started working at an early age for Brown Brother Construction and learned the value of hard work.

He and his brother Wayne, later started their own construction company and worked together for 10 years. In 1990, Doug started Grundy Trucking and in 1995 he started Grundy Concrete, working with his sons, Cody and Alan.

Doug served on the Loa Fire Department for 35 years, and on the Loa Town Board for 13 years. He enjoyed hunting, camping, flying his airplane, but most of all, he loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, family and friends.

Doug will be missed and is survived by his loving wife, Garaldean, of Loa; his two sons and their wives: Cody D. and LeeAnn Grundy; Alan D. and Lacie J. Grundy, all of Loa; grandchildren: Carson O. Grundy, Addison M. Grundy, Alania J. Grundy and Wade Alan Grundy, all of Loa; brothers: Wayne and Jeraldine Grundy of Annabella; Steven W. and Ileene R. Grundy of Monroe; Scott L. and Melanie O. Grundy of Lyman; his parents-in-law: Dick and Joan D. Taylor of Fremont; brother and sisters-in-law: Dexter V. Taylor of Fremont; JoLynn Dangerfield of Lehi; Dixie and Bill Spencer of Ivins; JoDee and Chris Harker of Fremont.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Wade A. and Owona B. Grundy; an infant brother, Devon Grundy; a brother, Clive Grundy; and a brother-in-law: Kim Dangerfield.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Loa LDS Stake Center. Friends may call for viewing at the Springer Turner Funeral Home in Richfield, Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M or at the Stake Center in Loa, Wednesday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.

On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

November 5, 2015

by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com We're back! Put on your bucket list to go to the east coast for the fall colors. You go from awe to wow to unbelievable with the colors that are there and they go on for ever. A really good thing is there are zero billboards signs along the roads, that’s major highways, back roads and that is everywhere on the east coast. Other than getting lost every day, it was a wonderful trip. The back roads are beautiful, with all the trees in their magnificent colors and the small towns with their charming white homes. There aren’t any major roads that run east to west, so you do travel a lot of these back roads. The lobster along the Maine coast is really great and there are plenty of motels to stay in if you can find them. Gas in the east is great, $1.95 and the most expensive was $2.23, it is cool to fill up for less than $20.00.

Some of the highlights of our trip were Portland, Maine, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Quebec City, Canada. In Quebec Province, they speak French and all of the highway signs are also in French and it is really easy to get lost. These three cities all have city tours and you really need the tours to understand the history of these areas. Quebec City still has the original old town and a two and half mile fortress wall that you can walk around.

They also have a lot of stores in the old town. They are really big on Halloween and their City Hall was really decked out in fun goblins and a giant ghost.

Portland and Halifax both are deep water harbor cities and the cruise ships put in there and there is a lot of things to see in both places. On our last night we had to go 15 miles away from the airport to find a room, but we were only seven miles from Salem, Mass. This is where in 1680’s they killed 32 women that were accused of being witches. They burned them at the stake and drowned them. We went there and it is really something, the main street is closed permanently and has all kinds of shops selling everything pertaining to the dark side. It was Tuesday night and a lot of people were in costumes, there are haunted houses, fortune telling and séances, where you could find what was in store for your future.

As I said earlier we were lost a lot of the time mostly in the evenings. Places I would avoid are Montreal, Canada, it is just a really big city without much history, it has 3 million people living there and all of the signs are in French and there is construction going on everywhere. The other is the Logan Airport in Boston, it is rated the worst airport in the country and for good reason. We arrived at the airport at 5:15 in the morning for a 6:45 flight. I dropped Pat off with the luggage and went to turn in the rental car and with zero signs telling you where the rental cars were. I spent an hour and a half going in circles trying to find the car rental station; needless to say we missed our flight. Fortunately for us that many passengers have had the same problem and they put us on another flight at 4:00, we were in the Airport terminal for 11 hours.

There is so much beauty in our Country and it is everywhere you go and some of the best is right here in Southern Utah.

Enough about our trip, there are a lot of things going on in our area. Tomorrow night November 6 it is the Annual Garfield County Memorial Hospital dinner and it will again be held out at Ebene-

zer’s at Ruby’s Inn. It starts at 6:00 pm and will have the usual great food and the entertainment will be supplied

by Stetson Mangum, a professional auctioneer. This is a fun event that is well attended, so call for tickets at 676- 1262 and ask for Lynne Neilson.

On the next night also out at Ebenezer’s, will be Sheriff Danny Perkins' search and rescue thank you dinner.

This will be on Saturday the 7th and will start at 6:00 pm.

These fine volunteers put in a lot of time and efforts into helping out where ever they are needed.

On Wednesday, November 11th it is the annual American Legion Veterans dinner. It will be held at the Senior Center and will start at 6:30 pm.

All Veterans and their spouses from Panguitch and Hatch are invited, also the Widows of Veterans are included. There will be entertainment and good food and a lot of friends that will trade war stories.

Members of the Legion please bring your dues, which are $30.00. Please call so we can get an idea how many of you will be there (676-2418). The Elementary School will also have their annual honor to the Veterans day and ask all Veterans to take part. The Teachers and kids put a lot of effort into this program..

Saturday the 14th is the Christmas Craft Fair. There will be a lot of fun gift ideas for your Christmas. There are all kinds of candy and goodies there and Santa will have her Sub for Santa Candy booth, with all of her elf’s making the best sweets you can ever want. Come early, because this a very popular event and some of the best stuff goes fast. Mandy and Karla really put so much energy into this great event. The craft items for sale are great, creative and priced right.

The 17th annual American Legion All Star Volleyball tournament will be held shortly, look for signs around town.

This is a fund raiser for the Lady Cats Championship Volleyball team. This will be the seniors last game, come on out and see why they dominated the State Tournament. There isn’t a set date yet, but it usu-

ally comes up early, so watch for signs.

On Thursday the 26th it will be the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Dinner will be served at about 1:00pm, come join us with your friends and neighbors for some great turkey with all of the trimmings.

Thanksgiving can be lonely if you are by yourself or have a small family, trying to cook for them. This event is free and all are invited, bring a big appetite.

Now is the time to get signed up for the Affordable Health insurance. However the Legislature nixed the Governor’s health insurance plan and the hopes that many in Garfield would have qualified for Medicaid help, has come to an end. 1/3 of the Legislatures have ties with the Health insurance industry and I doubt that any help will ever come. The State closed down the Arches Health insurance Co. Arches covered 33,000 in Utah, but they are a non profit group that was hoping to get Medicaid funds to help cover some of the expenses, but the State refuses to do so.

As I am writing this it is 5:30 pm and it is getting dark outside, it is the first day of standard time I am tired of it all ready. If you had a job you would be going to work in the dark and coming home in it. With the darkness come some really bad things, suicides sky rocket during these four months of darkness. In Fairbanks, Alaska, they fly out their employees for 6 weeks during the winter, because of all the problems that the darkness causes. Some people

want to be just like Arizona and stay on standard time year around, why not be the first state to stay on day light saving time year around, now that would be a good idea. It could be worse, Mesquite, Nev. and Boston, Mass. live right on the time line and it gets dark there at 4:45 pm.

Congratulations to the Lady Bob Cats winning their second State Volleyball Championship in a row. Many thanks to Makayla Dalton for writing the sports articles while we were gone; what a great job she did. Makayla is really smart and a hard worker, she will go far in her life.

FREE “Adult Community Computer Classes” starting up for the Winter! Starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 to 8 p.m., in Shawn Caine’s classroom, at the Panguitch High School. Come earn your High school diploma or your GED, or come and learn something new and fun. Open enrollment, come sign up and we will get you started. The classes are Online and at your own pace. This is a list of classes to choose from: Basic Computers, Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Website Designing, Internet & Email, Computer Programming, Digital Scrap booking, and so many more classes.

An alert! with the end to daylight savings time, and because of the high cost of electricity, gas, oil and little health insurance available, the light at the end of the tunnel will be turned out.

Mack O.

PANGUITCH SENIOR CENTER HOT LUNCH PROGRAM

87 N 50 W • 676-2281/676-1140 Suggested donation $3.00 60 & older, $7.00 under 60 Call before 10 AM of the day of attendance to reserve a spot.

Meals include milk & bread. th Mon. Nov. 9 Tues. Nov.10th Thurs. Nov. 12th Taco salad w/ meat, beans, cheese Pickled beets Mandarin oranges Ice box dessert

Pork chops Potatoes & gravy Carrots Applesauce Ice cream

Potato bar w/ chili, broccoli & cheese Carrot raisin salad Tropical fruit Brownies

NOTE: PLEASE BE COURTEOUS AND CALL AHEAD. The kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a good dinner, and a head count helps them prepare enough for everyone.

Closed for lunch on Nov. 11th Veterans Day

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BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS

by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com

We are on are third time of having prepackaged Bountiful Baskets. If we don't start getting more baskets it will be cancelled. There is the holiday schedule so everyone can remember when to order. Teresa Larson can be contacted on Face Book with the schedule. I tried printing it but it would not cooperate so get in touch with her so she can get the schedule for you.

We need to support Bountiful Baskets before we lose them.

Yolanda Cowan says: Thanks Bryce Valley PTA for a wonderful carnival full of fun!!

My kids had a blast. Thanks to all the volunteers for your efforts. Many people have echoed this comment. We have a hard working PTA and the Carnival is always a fun affair. We thank our volunteers for their help and the community for supporting us in this endeavor.

Susan Thompson played in the Huntsman Senior Games in St. George Utah for the 15th year. She received a ring for her valiant efforts of fifteen years. During the Huntsman Games this year She played on two teams of two different age brackets. The first was a 60's team - Utazzz Baby Boomers and they took the Gold in that division. Then Susan played on the Fun Bunch Team (This is her regular team) and they took the Gold in the 65+ Bracket!

Congratulations, Susan.

Everyone be sure to Thank

Karen Ott with some of her grandchildren.

Karen Ott for her many years of service in the Tropic Post Office. They had a "Karen C. Ott Appreciation Day" for her at the Post Office. She received a letter of thanks from Mayor Walon Brinkerhoff thanking her for her dedicated service. Along with that we would like to add that she did it cheerfully and with grace. She often was seen helping someone having a problem or question about the area. It will seem strange to go into the Post Office and see a new face because Karen always made your day brighter. Thank You

Karen C. Ott for serving our community so well for so long and please enjoy your retirement and grandchildren and of course your children as well. Thanks.

A reminder that the Panguitch Holiday Craft Fair will be held on 14 November from 10AM to 5PM at the Garfield County Fair Building.

The Fund Raiser for Damon Brinkerhoff was very successful and the family thanks everyone who took part in the event. The surgery will be taking place in November and Damon we will keep you in our

prayers and thoughts and know you will come out just fine. You can still contribute at the bank if you missed the fundraiser.

Thanks everyone.

It was good to see David Thompson in church today and walking around. He tells us that he has one more round to go before he will be back to being healthy again. We wish him well. His wife, Krisette is certainly smiling to have him back home again.

We wish Marie Neimann a speedy recovery after her surgery and hope all goes well for her. You are also in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheree Walstad we want you to know that you and Jim are also in our hearts and prayers at this time. May the good Lord watch over you both and you have peace in your hearts.

Well as the Fairy Godmother was telling Cinderella, when the clock strikes twelve then Halloween is over and then bam. . . .Christmas Carols everywhere. Can you believe that it actually almost Thanksgiving and then Christmas. The years seem to be going too fast - at least for me. Hope you all had a great Halloween and stayed safe and sound.

Please call or email your news to me and thanks to those that take the time to do just that.

Have a safe week. VS

Meiosis and Mitotis

by Adus F. Dorsey II

Well… the ketchup blood simulator I squirted onto an axe and my sidewalk for Halloween last night did not come off as easy as it went on, nor did I get the desired effect from the trick or treaters that I expected.

I wonder if it had something to do with the size of my candy bowl, it was ginormous? Oh well, we had fun and it should keep the dentist in business.

It is once again that time of year when some churchgoers will show up early to Sunday school services because they didn’t change their clocks.

I always like to set my alarm a few minutes ahead and drive down near the church parking lot in my superman pj’s to see who actually heeded the warning. I make a detailed list in my day timer and compare it to the previous year, as there are some of us heathens that get together prior to the time change and pool our pocket change to see how well we actually know our neighbors. (Little did I realize that I would be the only one early to church parking lot this morning as this is the age of the cell phone and clocks set them selves back these days, so much for another tradition. RIP) By the time this diatribe makes print hopefully all the local elections will be over and we can only wish our political fate for the next few years will be in the hands of some public minded winner, whomever that might be. Best of all maybe all the rumors will be put to rest, at least until those dark days of January when the folks that have a lot of time on their hands and find it necessary to shake things up a little. I guess we will just have to wait and see who will break out the fireworks first.

Most of the local deer are back to their normal routine out in the orchard, at least the ones that are still left. The big bucks are mysteriously missing but that is generally the nature of the beast, I guess we will just have to wait to see who among the new crop will grow up big enough to take their place.

If I were a deer and knowing how things go down in October, I am thinking it might be wise to dispose of that big rack some time in September if I wanted to make it through to see December? (I think Merle Haggard sang a song about that a while back on Hee Haw?) It is hard to say but I like to think if I came up missing one morning

Adus Dorsey

Only 364 days until Halloween. or was seen in the back of a pick up truck with my head hanging out of it someone just might miss me. Probably just wishful thinking on my part.

The smell of wood smoke early in the morning and in the evening brings to mind many things to come like Thanksgiving and that holiday in December. I still can’t bring myself to believe it is going to be November. But I do have to admit it has been a nice fall.

The businesses that depend on the tourist traffic are pretty much taped up with duct tape and plastic and their doors are shut. Deep discounts on perishable items seemed to be the norm last week but we have the Dollar store now so there wasn’t that big of a rush, winter hours are pretty much in effect everywhere. Amazing how much quieter it is with my windows closed, I can barely hear the barking dogs wanting to get in out of the cold. The trees have more branches than they do leaves now, I guess I will have to crank up the leaf blower on the next windy day and send them on their way to Hanskville.

I know I have said it before but I sure like teaching at our schools, I always learn something new or am reintroduced to stuff I thought I forgot. Seventh Grade science is actually a lot fun. I never would have thought Meiosis and Mitosis would become such an interesting conversation piece with a thirteen year old. Just the thought of cells splitting into two was really quite intriguing and the amazing thing about it was that me being excited about

made the kids excited about it.

I might be going way out on a limb here but I would be willing to bet next time I run into a Seventh Grader at Royal’s, if I were to ask them, I would find they have a brand new appreciation for M&M’s.

And it doesn’t stop there. A good teacher is a person that can turn the lights on in someone else’s mind, we all possess that ability at one time or another, that’s why we love Grand Mas so much. A teacher can take a confusing subject like common core math and make sense of it in a matter of minutes. On a whim while I was on a break I stood outside of Megan Bowling’s math class for five minutes at the middle school. I am no math whiz by a long shot but somehow this new concept in math that has social media in such an uproar started to make sense to me and if I could I would have patted myself on the back.

Cheers and kudos to all those dedicated, loving parents or Grand Parents and individuals, that late at night find themselves searching the World Wide Web (WWW) for answers to questions their teenagers or Grand Kids ask them about school work. Then by morning they hand that kid a pretty good answer to his/her question along with an Eggo. Stuff like that makes you cool and kids appreciate it whether they say so or not. Never stop learning or sharing what you know.

Don’t forget, every December 31st there is gonna be a quiz on M&M theory and it will be worth 365 big ones. Talk to your kid, they just might be able to set

you straight on a thing or two and be happy that they know how do it.

And take the time to send your kid to school with an apple; you will be glad you did. http://www.differencebetween.net/science/difference-between-mitosis-and-meiosis/

OBITUARIES Joan Lee

PANGUITCH - Our dear, gentle mother, grandmother and friend, Joan Adele Adams Lee, 82, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 in Panguitch. She was born in Panguitch, Utah, on December 1, 1932. She was the second of four children born to Claude W. and Cecil Pearl Tebbs Adams. She grew up in Panguitch and Parowan. She married her childhood friend, companion, and soulmate, Wallace G. Lee in the St. George Temple, on September 12, 1953. He preceded her in death May 10, 2005.

Together, Wallace and Joan embarked on a wonderful journey that took them to Chicago, where Wallace attended dental school. Joan sacrificed her own educational plans and went to work in downtown Chicago.

After completing dental school, they settled in Panguitch, where Wallace practiced dentistry.

Joan kept the books for the practice and filled in as a dental assistant and receptionist, while raising their three children, Wally, David and Joyce, at home. When Joyce died at age 13, it left a void in Joan's heart which never completely healed.

Later, after retirement, they moved to St. George, where Wallace pursued a second career in art, while Joan encouraged him and provided inspiration for his work. This was a happy time in their lives.

They were snowbirds, spending their winters in St. George and summers in Panguitch and Panguitch Lake.

Joan was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings, including Relief Society, Young Women and Primary. She enjoyed serving others. She made friends easily and was a good, loyal friend. In her last years, she enjoyed going to the Panguitch Senior Center for lunch, going for walks and having family home evening with her friends.

Joan's passion and joy was always her family. She loved her husband, parents, siblings, children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all her heart. She always put their needs and interests above her own.

She is survived by her two sons: Wallace A. (Kelly) Lee, and David G. (Sylvia) Lee, and by her two brothers, C. Tebbs (Paula) Adams, and David F. (Penny) Adams. She has 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Joan is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Joyce Adele Lee; and sister, Claudia Joyce Halterman.

Joan's family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and staff of Garfield Memorial Hospital for their compassionate, professional care. They made her last days a special time for all of us.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Panguitch 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 200 N. 400 E. where friends may call on Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Panguitch Cemetery. Funeral Directors, Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. On line guest book www.maglebymortuary.com

BRYCE VALLEY AREA Senior Lunches at the HENRIEVILLE Senior Center TUES Nov. 10th WED Nov. 11th THURS Nov. 12th

Chicken fried steak, potatoes & gravy, country blend, peaches, lemon pudding BBQ ribs, baked potatoes, carrot salad, peaches, sugar cookie Meatloaf, potatoes & gravy, Scandinavian vegetables, apples, muffin

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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Wills, Trusts, and More

tHe lAuGhiNg pOiNt!!

Flight

Will Contests

by Jeffery J. McKenna

A will or trust contest is a form of litigation in which the validity of a will or trust can be challenged. Family members, spouses, children and business partners are examples of interested parties who may have the standing (financial interest) to contest a will or trust.

Dismay over the size of an inheritance is the most common reason to challenge a will or trust. However, the unfairness of asset distribution is not generally grounds for contesting a will or trust. There must be a legal defect in the document for it to be contested. The following are some reasons that a will or trust can be contested.

• The will or trust was not properly executed - A will or trust can be contested on the grounds that it was not properly drafted, signed, or witnessed in accordance with statutory legal requirements. Generally, a will has more formalities to follow than a trust.

• The testator or trustor was not mentally competent Competency to make a will means that the testator understood the nature and extent of his assets and knew the parties to whom the assets would be distributed. A will may be declared void if it can be proved that the testator was senile, delusional or of unsound mind when the will was created.

The standards for executing a trust are generally the same. Incompetence may be proven by medical records, irrational conduct of the testator and the testimo-

ny of those who observed him/her at the time the will or trust was executed.

• The will or trust was the product of fraud or undue influence - Undue influence occurs when the testator or trustor is compelled or coerced to execute the will or trust as a result of improper pressure exerted upon him/ her. Fraud occurs when a false statement is knowingly made causing the testator or trustor to sign a will or trust in a different manner than he/she would have if the statement had not been made.

• A second, more recent, will or trust is discovered - If proven valid, the newer will or trust would replace the older document.

• Miscellaneous reasons - There are other circumstances under which a will or trust can be contested.

These include suspicions of forgery, the existence of pre-existing contracts relating to asset distribution that may nullify the distribution in the will or trust, suspicious circumstances that could cause the distribution set forth in the will or trust to be looked upon as lacking credibility, or the failure by a personal representative or trustee to properly carry out the instructions provided in the will or trust agreement.

It is important to note that there are important time constraints and procedural deadlines after which you may not be able to contest a will or trust. After probate is com-

Exchange

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

pleted or a trust administration is finalized, it is normally not possible to initiate legal action.

Now with a Panguitch Office at 35 East Center Street to Serve Clients in and around Garfield CountyJeffery J. McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning for 20 years. He is licensed and serves clients in Utah, Arizona and Nevada. He is a shareholder atthe law firm of Barney, McKenna and Olmstead. If you have questions you would like addressed in these articles, you can contact him at 435 628-1711 or jmckenna@barney-mckenna.com or visit the firm’s website at WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA. COM

I was flying with my husband and two-month-old daughter to Kansas for a family wedding and met up with my father on a connecting flight. He was sitting in business class and felt guilty because we were in coach.

To compensate, Dad made his way to the back of the plane after take off, bringing with him some first-class goodies and taking my fidgety daughter up front with him for a few minutes. Just then, a woman behind me, who had seen the whole thing, leaned forward and asked, "Did you just trade that baby for a couple of packs of pretzels and some cookies?"

DMV

After standing in line at the Dept of Motor Vehicles for what felt like eons, my brother finally got to the counter.

As the clerk typed his name into the computer, she said, "That's odd."

"What's wrong?" James asked.

"My computer says you're deceased."

Surveying his surroundings, James muttered, "Great.

I died and went to hell."

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

Escalante Senior Citizens Menu Tues.

Nov. 10th Beef enchiladas Green salad Mixed vegetables Fruit cocktail Peanut butter cookie

Wed. Nov. 11th Meat loaf Baked potatoes Roll Winter squash Pears Pumpkin dessert

Thurs.

Nov. 12th Chicken noodle soup w/mashed potatoes carrots & celery Bread Jello fruit salad Donuts

Answers for this week

All meals are served with milk or juice.

If you would like a meal, please call us by 10:00 am. 826-4317.

Suggested donation for seniors over 60 $3.00, and under 60 is $7.00

USDA Provides Funding for Seven Renewable Energy Projects in Utah SALT LAKE CITY USDA Rural Development State Director Dave Conine today announced that USDA is awarding seven grants that will help rural small businesses and agricultural producers in Utah reduce energy use and operational costs after the installation of renewable energy systems.

“We’re seeing more rural business owners and agricultural producers incorporate energy-saving measures into their business plans,” Conine said. “These actions improve an operation’s bottom line and help reduce its carbon footprint. But beyond that, this funding will also sustain American jobs by supporting energy production installations that are made in rural America.”

USDA is providing $878,000 in grants for seven projects financed through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). All seven projects in Utah involve the installation of solar systems which are expected to produce enough combined energy

to power 264 average-sized homes for a year.

Lary Carter, owner and operator of Lary & Dean Carter Ranch Family Partnership in Milford, Utah, is receiving a $156,240 REAP grant to help finance the installation of an 84 kilowatt solar system that was installed late last year. The system will ideally lower the alfalfa farm’s average monthly electric bill by $30,000 to $35,000 a year.

Congress created the REAP program in the 2002 Farm Bill. Because of the success of the program, Congress reauthorized it in the 2014 Farm Bill with guaranteed funding of at least $50 million annually for the duration of the five-year bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past seven years while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that nationwide, USDA is providing $102 million in loan guarantees and

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$71 million in grants for 1,114 projects financed through the REAP Program, including Utah. These projects are expected to generate and/or save 906 million kWh of energy – enough to power more than 83,675 homes for a year and cut carbon pollution by an estimated 455 thousand metric tons. That is the equivalent of taking more than 131,500 cars off the road for a year.

Funding of each award announced today is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the loan or grant agreement.

In addition to the grants announced today, USDA is reminding eligible recipients that the department is accepting applications for future REAP funding. For application deadlines and details on how to apply, contact your USDA state energy coordinator for Utah, Jason Justesen, at jason.justesen@ut.usda.gov or at 435-283-8004 ext. 106 or see page 60349 of the October 6 Federal Register.

—USDA Rural Development

The Accountant

Steve, my accountant husband, and I both suffer from occasional bouts of insomnia. One night I suggested we try a technique I'd read about, which was to encourage relaxation.

Laying with our eyes closed, I described a relaxing scene: "We're in a beautiful, oceanside bungalow on a tropical island. A gentle breeze is coming through the French doors that lead to our private ocean path."

A quiet voice startled me from my peaceful place; "How much is this vacation costing us?" Steve asked.

School Librarian

When our school librarian announced she was changing schools, my fellow teacher asked a student, "Why do you think Ms. Richardson is leaving?"

The third grader thought for a moment then said, "Because she's read all our books?"

What's Important

Due to his hectic schedule, I had seen little of the medical student who had moved next door to me two years earlier. I learned that he had graduated, and one day when I spotted him in his driveway, I went over and congratulated him.

"Well," I said, "Now if I break my arm, you'll be able to fix it."

"Jack," he replied, "I've been able to fix your arm for some time. The important thing is that now I can bill for it."

Appraisals

Since he runs a pawnshop, I decided to ask a friend of mine to appraise my grandfather's violin. "Old fiddles aren't worth much, I'm afraid," he explained.

"What makes it a fiddle and not a violin?" I asked.

"If you're buying it from me, it's a violin. If I'm buying it from you, it's a fiddle."

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LEGAL NOTICES

ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE Notice is hereby given that Stor-It Storage intends to sell personal property to enforce a lien imposed by said property described below.

Stor-It Storage will sell at public sale by competitive bidding November 7th, 2015 between 10am and 12pm on premises where said property has been stored, at 800 N. Main, Highway 89, Panguitch, UT 84759. Purchases must be paid for in cash at time of purchase. All items sold as-is in bulk single unit transaction. Items must be moved day of sale. Sale subject to cancellation by manager, or in event of settlement obligation.

Unit 67 Kori Flores Unit 23 Marilyn Messer Unit 74 Diane Sheridan Unit 6 Shaniel Bridges Store-It Self Storage, Box 854 Panguitch, UT 84759 Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 2015 NOTICE TO WATER USERS The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Wayne County. These are informal proceedings per Rule R655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights, PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300, or by hand delivery to a Division office during normal business hours ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 2, 2015.

Please visit http://waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)-5387240 for additional information.

CHANGE APPLICATION(S) 97-2275(a41147): School & Institutional Trust Lands Administration propose(s) using 0.454 ac-ft. from groundwater (Bullfrog/Ticaboo area) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC; INDUSTRIAL: Sanitation & Related uses in boat repair Facility.

61-3059(a41169): Timothy James Laymon, State of Utah Board of Water Resources, West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company propose(s) using 0.4 ac-ft. from groundwater (Panguitch Lake) for IRRIGATION; DOMESTIC. Kent L. Jones, P.E. STATE ENGINEER Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 5 & 12, 2015 WAYNE SCHOOL DISTRICT TRACK & FOOTBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT INVITATION TO ATTEND A PRE-BID INFORMATION MEETING Wayne School District is seeking pre-bid information from licensed and approved Professionals to assist in preparing a Master Plan for future completion of the Track/Football complex at Wayne High School. This plan will include future considerations for bleacher configurations, restroom facilities, concession venues, and announcers /media/score clock control facility. The purpose of this “Request for Information,” is to develop preliminary proposals for engineering, architectural, and landscape design work. The design work must include flood control proposals as part of the complete project. Due to the complexity of this project, Wayne School District is issuing this “Request for Information” to generate interest in an invitation to bid. It will help determine information that is unfamiliar or complex, provide best practices, industry standards, flood control considerations, and engineering/architectural requirements.

It will also help identify complications, and gather other possible information related to this project.

District Personnel have scheduled an on-site visit and review at the Wayne High School track/football complex on Monday, November 23, at 10:00 a.m. for interested professionals.

This request for information will provide an opportunity to obtain specifics regarding the project and allow a closer inspection.

Interested professionals are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.

There are presently no Plans and/or specifications for this project, due to the numerous options possible to accomplish the desired outcomes. Therefore, we are urging interested professionals to attend this pre-bid meeting to help establish criteria and gather professional information regarding best possible solutions. Questions or further information may be obtained by contacting High School Principal, Mary Bray at 435-425-3411 or Maintenance supervisor Shane Bradbury at 435-691-4126.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 5, 12 & 19 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE SOUTH CENTRAL TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION South Central Telephone Association is a telecommunications service company providing basic and enhanced services at reasonable rates within its service territory. Basic services are offered at the following rates: Monthly service charge range is: Single Party Residence: Service Low $16.00 High $16.50 Single Party Business Service: Low $18.00 High $32.78 Federal Subscriber Line Charge: Low $6.50 High $9.20 Toll Blocking: Low $0.00 High $0.00 In addition to the monthly rates, a $6.50 Federal Subscriber Line Charge (SLC) and a $2.00 Access Recovery Charge (ARC) applies to business and residential single party lines and $9.20 for a business with more than one line for the SLC and $3.00 for the ARC. The Lifeline $5.50 (SLC) charge is paid entirely by the federal lifeline program. The service is not transferrable and only eligible customers may enroll in the program. The program is limited to one discount per household. The ARC is not billed to Lifeline customers.

Touch Tone Service is provided as a part of the local service rate.

Emergency 911 service charges are assessed according to government requirements.

Basic services are offered to all customers in the South Central Utah Telephone Association service territories at the rates, terms and conditions specified in the Company’s tariff.

Low income residential subscribers may qualify for LIFELINE telephone assistance programs which provide discounts on these basic local service charges through Universal Lifeline Telephone Service.

If you have questions regarding the Company’s services, please call us at 888-826-4211, or visit us at our business office at 45 North 100 West Escalante, Utah.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Muscles in Motion Can Make a Difference Canine Massage Therapy: • Improves circulation • Increases flexibility • Lessens inflammation in the joints, alleviating pain • Relieves tension • Lengthens connective tissue, improving muscle tone

When you can't comfort your ailing or aging dog due to: • Hip displasia • Decreased mobility • Joint discomfort

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Massage Therapy is not a substitute for veterinary medicine.

PUBLIC NOTICE GARFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT In compliance with the federal AHERA regulations, Garfield County School District is continually having their school buildings inspected for asbestos. Asbestos is a cancer causing substance which can lead to mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and some gastrointestinal cancers. The school district is required to notify building occupants and/or their legal guardians of these inspections and other activities regarding asbestos.

A management plan has been developed and has been submitted to the state governor or his designee. The management plan specifies what actions must be taken by the district to protect human health and the environment. The inspection results and management plans are available for public review at the district administration office and at each school for which the inspection has occurred.

Re-inspection for asbestos must occur no less than every three years with periodic surveillance on asbestos containing materials that still remain in the building, to occur no less than every six months.

If you have questions you may contact the Garfield County School District Office at 145 East Center in Panguitch, Utah.

The telephone number is 435-676-8821.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 5 & 12, 2015

ANNEXATION PUBLIC HEARING TORREY TOWN For the intent to annex property of Sand Creek West Addition and Sleeping Rainbow Estates Torrey Town will hold a final public hearing for the annexation of Sand Creek West Addition and Sleeping Rainbow Estates. November 12, 2015 at 6:30 pm.at 75 E 100 No. Torrey, Utah. This will be held prior to the town’s regularly scheduled town board meeting.

The town council will then consider an ordinance to annex the proposed areas into the Torrey Town Limits.

Everyone is welcome to attend this public hearing.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on OCTOBER 29 and NOVEMBER 5, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE HATCH CEMETERY DISTRICT Please take notice that the Hatch Cemetery District has scheduled a Public Hearing on November 18, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town of Hatch Chambers located at 49 West Center Street, Hatch, UTAH 84735, to receive public comments for the 2016 budget.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Ben Neilson at 435-735-4385.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during these hearings should notify Ben Neilson in writing at the Town of Hatch, Hatch, UTAH, at least three days prior to the hearing to be attended.

Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 5 & 12, 2015

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Call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Looking for an individual with experience in cleaning & janitorial service in Wayne County. This will be a seasonal job opportunity with a compensation package adjusted according to experience. Please send resumes to apps.resumes1@ gmail.com And call 435-8653898 with any questions.

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Wayne County Community Corner Monthly Community Dinner - The monthly dinner is held the second Monday of each month. The next dinner will be on November 9th at NOON at the Senior Center (Community Center) in Bicknell. The menu will be: A traditional Thanksgiving dinner: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls and pumpkin pie.

Entertainment will be Rough Around the Edges. A donation is suggested for each monthly dinner ($6 for seniors under 60, $4 for seniors 60 and up). Everyone is welcome, even if you are not a senior citizen. Call Jim Adams for a ride at 836-3070. Starting in November, lunch will be at noon.

Lunch Time News - Please note: Beginning in November our monthly lunches will begin at noon.

A very kind anonymous Torrey resident donated new round tablecloths which we will begin using. Thank you whoever you are!

For November 9th, a representative will be available from 2 – 4 pm to assist with Medicare Open Enrollment. Please bring your medicare card (unless you are a new enrollee), and a list of prescriptions, including dosage and how many.

Senior Center Schedule - The Senior Center is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. Yoga class is held on Tuesdays at 8:30 am. These hours may vary, so call ahead to the Senior Center at425-2089.

Volunteers Needed - We still need volunteer representatives on the Senior Citizens Board for Bicknell and Loa, and also just for general help. Please call the Senior Center at 425-2089 for more information.

We're on the Web- The Senior Citizens are on FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WayneCountyUtSeniorCitizens . We are also on the official Wayne County Website thanks to Michelle Coleman: www.waynecountyutah.org/Senior-Citizen-Corner Click on the Facebook link here, even if you aren’t a Facebook user. Join us on the ‘web’. ***NOTE*** On the first Thursday of the month, we will be taking the senior bus to the clinic in Bicknell and shopping in Loa. On the third Thursday of the month we will be taking the senior bus to Richfield for doctor appointments and any shopping. If any seniors would like to take advantage of this please call Jim Adams at 836-3070..

PANGUITCH DENTAL Dental Assistant Needed Compassionate, hard working, self-motivated. Part time.

Experience preferred, but we will train. $10.00/hr. (more if trained) Call – Panguitch Dental at 676-2443. rtn

MEETINGS 12 STEP MEETING TROPIC TOWN Tropic AA Meetings are held at the Tropic Town Heritage Center. Meeting Schedule: 12 Step & Tradition Study Wednesdays @ 6 pm: Closed meeting discussion

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HAY FOR SALE - 1st and 2nd crop hay for sell. Mid size bales, Bales weigh between 860 – 900 lbs. Very good condition. $ 65 a bale. Over 100 tons available. Delivery available for extra $. COD only.

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Planning an Eco-Friendly Home Renovation

by Nathaniel Sillin

Plenty of people are now putting the sun, wind and water to work to cut their energy bill. Should you join them?

Before any shift to renewable energy technology, you've got to do some very individualized research and above all, work the numbers.

Solar energy seems to be getting the most attention. You might have heard recent news reports about solar energy's sliding costs and rising support in Washington. A recent White House report (https:// www.whitehouse.gov) noted that the average cost of a solar electric system has dropped by 50 percent since 2010 and that federal agencies are working to make it easier for lower-income taxpayers to borrow up to $25,000 for solar and energy efficient home improvements.

And many are rushing to do installations by the current year-end 2016 expiration date for the 30 percent federal consumer energy efficiency tax credits (http://www.energystar.gov/about/federal_tax_ credits) covering solar energy systems, small wind turbines and geothermal heat pumps.

How should you evaluate the cost of a renewable energy project? Consider these questions first: Could incremental energy-saving projects be more practical? Start with baby steps. Before you decide on an expensive solar or other renewables project, see if smaller changes around the home could save money. You can improve the performance of heating and air condition-

ing systems and seal air leaks from windows, doors and other areas of the home. A doit-yourself or professional energy audit (http://energy.gov/ energysaver/articles/energyaudits) might be a good first step in detecting energy waste.

What's going on locally?

When it comes to renewable energy, geography matters, and not just for tax breaks and credits for systems. Generally, weather, temperature, wind and sun exposure measurements matter when you're choosing a particular project.

For example, the Solar Energy Industries Association reports that solar installations are more common on the East and West Coasts, mainly because – that's because sun exposure is greater on the coasts than in the center of the country.

State and local organizations dealing with renewables can offer guidance to cost, effectiveness, installation and many other issues you'll need to evaluate. A local evaluation of options is essential.

Do you really understand the technology? There is no doubt that technology is always evolving, and this is one of the reasons why solar and other renewable energy options are becoming cheaper.

However, falling costs are one thing, but you need to fully understand what you're buying so you can hire the best people to install it and service the system over time. For the basics, a good place to start is the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy.gov site's renewable energy section.

Should you buy, lease or

borrow? One of the drivers behind the recent growth in solar is a new generation of vendors who provide one-stop shopping, installation and billing for systems at little or no initial cost. These vendors facilitate both purchase by loan and lease options. As convenient as this option might be, watch for inflation clauses, fees and penalties that could drive you above what you're paying for conventional, utility-produced electricity.

How will it affect resale?

There's a fair amount of debate as to whether green home improvements actually boost home prices. Also, many real estate experts have mixed opinions about how prospective buyers feel about purchasing a home with existing renewable energy equipment that's either been bought or leased.

Should I involve my financial and tax advisors?

Whether you plan to buy, borrow or lease a system or do intermediary energy improvements around the home, talking to a qualified financial or tax advisor isn't just worthwhile, it's essential. It is also a good idea to speak with your homeowners insurance agent to see if your project will affect your coverage.

Bottom line: Want to save money while saving the planet? Do your homework and make sure an investment in renewable energy works for you.

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

THE NASHVILLE TRIBUTE BAND

Fall Trout Fishing: Don't Miss Out When the leaves turn colors, cooler weather arrives and other anglers start putting their fishing poles away, many trout anglers break out in a big grin. They know they'll have less competition for some of the best fishing of the year.

Fall is the perfect time to catch brown trout.

Why is trout fishing so good in the fall? Trout usually become more active then. And that creates opportunities for some excellent, fast fishing.

Ron Stewart, regional conservation outreach manager for the Division of Wildlife Resources, provides the following information to help you have a successful trout fishing experience this fall: Trout like colder waters.

As day and nighttime temperatures dip, the water temperature on the surface cools to the trout's preferred range of about 50 to 55 degrees. The colder water temperatures allow the trout to move up from the depths and into the shallows, where they actively search for food. It also brings the fish within range of shore anglers.

And, because the fish aren't as deep in the water column, boat anglers don't need special equipment, such as downriggers and weighted lines, to reach them.

Brown trout in particular become vulnerable to anglers because they spawn in the fall, usually in October. (Rainbow and cutthroat trout generally spawn in spring and early summer, although there is a strain in the Green River that spawns in the fall.)

As the brown trout come out of the deeper waters in lakes, reservoirs and larger rivers, they head to gravel beds in streams or creeks to breed. A quick look at a map should be enough to tell a savvy angler where to cast his or her line.

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Fall is the perfect time to catch brown trout.

Browns will be moving into the stream or canal that feeds the lake or reservoir. An especially good place to fish are pools beneath waterfalls and around obstructions that make it difficult from fish to move farther.

As brown trout move into streams, they often become aggressive. As long as you present them correctly, browns will take a wide range of flies, lures or baits. One technique is to flip a spinner or spoon into the upstream portion of a pool, and then reel it downstream as fast as possible. This is an effective technique — the fish don't have time to figure out that the sudden flash of your lure isn't a minnow or something else that's good to eat, and they'll take your offering.

Presenting a muddler minnow along the bottom is another good technique that more experienced anglers may want to try. Muddlers imitate sculpin, which are found in many mountain streams in Utah. And don't forget salmon eggs or egg imitations. When a fish is spawning, other fish move in to feed. Eggs that aren't hidden well become easy snacks. Try to match the size and color of the eggs that are in the water, and then place one or two eggs on a hook. Let the eggs drift into the pools,

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riffles and overhangs where the fish are likely hiding. If you can't match the size of the eggs, go larger — even fish like a juicy meal.

As October ends, browns return to the lakes and reservoirs, but you can still catch them. You can often find these fish, along with other trout, cruising the shorelines, looking for minnows and the last of the insects and other terrestrial foods. As the water gets colder, try fishing areas that have structure, such as rockslides, underwater mounds or ridges. Also, slow your presentation down, or use baits. Because trout are cold blooded, they're not as active in the fall as they would be in warmer water. Slower presentations, and using baits near structures, hold true for ice anglers too.

As the water temperatures get colder in the mountain streams, you can switch to fishing tailwater fisheries (below large dams) and springs. The water temperatures in these areas are usually warmer, so the fish in them may be more active.

Fall is a great time to fish.

It really is too early to put your fishing pole away.

—Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

You probably didn’t know that when Landon Zaborowski is not driving the IT system he is diving into the thrill of discovery and exploring the unknown by soaring in an underwater world. The high desert is not the most likely location for diving, but where there’s a will there’s a way. SCUBA diving provides Landon an entry into a unique environment constantly changing from lakes to rivers to oceans, from season to season, through different thermoclines, and even diving at different times of day or night. Landon says while diving, he has the feeling of flying and enjoys swimming with the fishes or exploring a ship wreck. He has certifications in both nitrox and search and recovery. The deepest he has gone is 132 ft. and it’s amazing the things he’s found under water, but he still hasn’t found SpongeBob. Get to know the People Behind the Power.

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