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Escalante’s Emergency Drill Evaluation: What Worked Well and What Didn’t
Issue # 1125
Parowan Young Women Enthused by Hole-in-the-Rock Venture
Part of a series by the Escalante Preparedness Committee by Karen Munson
ESCALANTE - “Your body can’t go where your mind hasn’t been.” That’s what Shannon replied when she accepted the assignment to be a block captain. Wow. It immediately struck me as profound with wide general applications. She was quoting an emergency presenter who had recently trained Interagency employees. “Your body can’t go where your mind hasn’t been.” It bears repeating. That is exactly why we set up an emergency drill for Escalante on October 26th. Overall we feel it was a grand success. Our goal was to test our system of giving and getting information as quickly as possible to and from Escalante citizens, and it accomplished that. We anticipated gaps and were eager to find and fix them. Within minutes of sending the emergency message at 6:00 pm to the committee members who would then contact their respective block captains, Es-
calante Preparedness Committee member Ron Rogers found a gap. One committee member didn’t acknowledge. The text didn’t get to her until 9:11 p.m. Ron simply tried another method and called her on her landline and she was able to activate her block captains. The scenario Ron came up with was very feasible. A 6.8 earthquake shook Richfield which sent us aftershocks of 6.0 to Escalante. The old red brick pioneer homes were unstable; some collapsed. The quake compromised one of the tanks on Hwy. 12 that holds a toxic gas so the highway was closed for an indefinite time and the rain saturated hill above the town’s water source slid, taking out some of the water lines to the town so no drinking water. A similar quake did indeed happen 21 years ago. The results weren’t the same, but this event is possible, perhaps even probable, eventually. The next challenge was that some block captains did not fully understand their re-
sponsibility of when to go, who to contact, and who to report to. This was due to the accelerated recruiting process. Two months ago as we refined the phone tree, it became evident we needed more volunteers, many more volunteers. During that last week I personally recruited about 30 block captains. The optimal phone tree has 3-7 members on each level. Some of our “branches” had 12 people, way too many for quick and efficient communication. As a result, the final recruiting process lacked time for full training. All block captains and anyone else willing to help in this process will have training in February. Please contact Karen Munson or Ron Rogers if you would like to be included in that training. Despite a lack of training, three committee members reported a 90% contact rate, others reported 83%, 70%, 40% and three were out of town Emergency Drill Cont'd on page 2
Blackburn Recreation & Supply Offers Local Source of Quality ATV, Hunting Gear and More
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Left to right: Karlee Wood; Mia Townsend; Shelbey Townsend; Jerry Roundy, Escalante Center Board Chairman; Robin Stowell; Danni Horton; Briann Horton.
PAROWAN - During the summer of 2015 the Young Women of the Parowan First Ward, under the tutelage of Young Womens’ President Kacey Stowell and Sue Bassett, began studying Parowan’s participitation in the epic journey through Hole-in-the-Rock that resulted in the settlement of the Bluff area in south eastern Utah. Later in the summer the young women traveled to Escalante and visited the Escalante Heritage/Hole-in-the-Rock Center where volunteers Clem and Joyoce Griffin and Camille Shakespear spoke to them, and gave them added information about the Hole-in-the-Rock epoisode as well as giving them further information regarding the early settlement of Escalante. The girls were deeply impressed with what the Escalante Center is doing to preserve the history and decided they wanted to do something to help, so they organized a yard sale to raise money for the Center. When the people of Parawan learned what they were doing they all contributed generously to the sale. A total of $372.00 was raised. The Escalante Heritage Center is deeply appreciative to the Young Women and the citizens of Parowan. —Jerry Roundy
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Kade Blackburn of Blackburn Recreation & Supply shows off the gear in his favorite department. BICKNELL – Yet another venture was launched from the to what other businesses in the new business has opened just desire to provide ATV parts and county offer,” said Blackburn, this year in Bicknell, with the services to Wayne Countians, who oversees management of construction and opening of and that other recreation items the store. Blackburn Recreation & Sup- offered by the store followed Blackburn Recreation ofply. on from that—with the store fers a wide assortment of ATV The “offspring” of M&D specializing in ATV and hunting parts and supplies—mostly Auto, the business is located gear, and other outdoor sports for Honda and Polaris, as well right next to M&D in a brand supplies and farm and recreation as ATV tires. “We have lots of new building off of Hwy 24, supplies and tools. maintenance parts so people and, along with M&D, is “We built the store because don’t have to go to Richfield,” also owned by Michael and we could see that people needed said Blackburn. Kade Blackburn. Bicknellians ATV parts and stuff around here, Scouting the nicely orgawatched as the building sprout- and the other things came along nized aisles of merchandise, ed from the ground over last with that—we added the camp- there is a wide assortment of winter and spring, and the offi- ing supplies, sporting goods, other gear, including tents and cial store opening was on June 6 fishing and guns and ammo and sleeping bags, back packs and of this year. farm supplies. We’ve tried to camel backs, and a lot more. Kade Blackburn says the add something a little different A real draw to the store, in addition to ATV supplies, is the assortment of hunting gear,
REGIONAL WEATHER FORECAST FOR SOME BUT NOT ALL REGIONS REPRESENTED IN OUR NEWSPAPER COVERAGE AREA
THURS. NOV. 19 - WED. NOV. 25 WINTER - SORT OF. Forecast is for mostly sun this week, highs in the low 50s, lows in the high teens to low 20s. Clouds moving in Tuesday and Wednesday with temps dropping slightly and a slight chance of snow/rain.
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CEDAR CITY - Getting ready for the holidays? Bring some nature inside this holiday season! This year unplug the family from electronics and take a walk in the woods to cut your Christmas tree on the Dixie National Forest. For many this annual tradition of Christmas tree cutting conjures up images of kids bundled in snowsuits while sipping on hot chocolate as the family locates the perfect tree to fill their home with the fresh smell of pine. Whether tree cutting is already a family tradition or you are ready to start a new tradition of cutting the Christmas tree on the Dixie National Forest, you will need to obtain a permit. Permits for trees up to ten feet can be purchased for $10, and permits for trees above ten feet can be purchased for $20. “Receipts from this special forest program go back into a local fund that directly benefits recreation users on
Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground. —David Icke
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the Dixie National Forest,” said Dixie National Forest Public Affairs Officer, Marcia Gilles. Need more incentive to get the family out and cut a tree? In support of the national Every Kid in a Park initiative, the Dixie National Forest will offer one free Christmas tree cutting permit to fourth graders who present a valid paper or durable Every Kid in a Park pass. The limited number of free permits are good for trees under 12-feet and the fourth grader must be present with the parent at the time the permit is issued. The Every Kid in a Park pass can be obtained at www.EveryKidinaPark. gov. Print out the voucher and bring into any Dixie National Forest office location for the free tree permit. Special regulations dictate what types of trees can be cut in different areas of the forest. “For instance, on Cedar Mountain it is legal to cut white fir, subalpine fir, pinion,
and juniper. On the Powell and Escalante Ranger Districts, all tree species except bristlecone pine can be taken,” said Gilles. Permits are available at all Dixie National Forest Offices – St. George, Cedar City, Panguitch and Escalante – and through partner vendors, including, Ace Hardware in Cedar City, Boulder Exchange in Boulder, Clarke’s Market in Tropic, Antimony Merc in Antimony, Cottam’s Canyon Country in Escalante, DASIA at St. George Interagency Office, and Veyo Mercantile in Veyo. However, the 4th grade free tree permits are only available at Forest offices. A few things to remember when cutting your perfect tree • Christmas tree permit pricing: $10 for a tree up to 10 feet tall and $20 for a tree up to 20 feet tall • Five Christmas tree permits are allowed per household—for personal use only. • Trees must be cut within designated cutting areas. Cutting area maps are included with the permit. • Trees may be cut until December 24. There are no refunds on Christmas tree permits. • Tags, which come with the permit, should be attached to the tree when it is cut. • Tree Stumps should be left no higher than six inches, and any branches left on
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with a much lower contact rate. As a result, we recognize that each member of the phone tree also needs a back up to fulfill the assignment. Whew! We’re looking at a lot of volunteers! And that is great. While walking the streets that night, I felt a sense of unity and security that we were out and about checking on friends and neighbors. The mayor really jumped in with both feet calling in his team and medical personnel who dispatched the local police to get the doctor to the clinic, transport a fake broken leg and take care of a real owie that was discovered in the process. We did find the hidden injuries that Ron
Winter Schedule for GSENM Visitor Centers KANAB - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument visitor centers will soon begin shifting to winter season hours of operation. Additionally, all facilities will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day weekend (Dec. 25- 28) and New Year’s Day. Winter Operational Hours • BLM Kanab Visitor Center– Beginning December 1, this visitor center will close on week-ends and operate on weekdays only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The walkin lottery for permits into Vermillion Cliffs National Monument at North Coyote Buttes (The Wave) and South Coyote Buttes will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. during days of operation. • On November 25th, there will be a two-day lottery for the 26th and 27th. On December 24th, there will be a four-day lottery for the 25th
through the 28th. On December 31st, there will be a four-day lottery for January 1st-4th. • Big Water Visitor Center– Beginning Nov. 15th, this visitor center will operate Thursday through Monday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for the remainder of the winter season. • Cannonville Visitor Center– Beginning Nov 15th, hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The facility will close for the winter season on Nov. 29th and reopen in March. • Escalante Interagency Visitor Center– Beginning November 15th, this visitor center will operate on weekdays only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More details about activities on Grand StaircaseEscalante National Monument and BLM-managed public lands visit http://www.blm.gov/ ut/st/en/fo/grand_staircase-escalante.html. —GSENM
November 20th & 21st Escalante City Senior Center and Esplanade 1 :00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M. Santa arrives 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Saturday, November 21st
10:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M. Visit with Santa 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Hall of Trees and Fresh Christmas Tree Lot to Benefit the Angel Tree Vendors Nativity Displays Hay Rides Free Hot Chocolate General Information-Marty 435-772-6527 Vendor Information- Sue 435-826-4628
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At the helm of Blackburn Recreation are: Marge Taylor, Kassidee Brown, Sherry Mierzejewski and Kade Blackburn. Blackburn Recreation Cont'd from page 1
in particular archery gear and a variety of Henry rifles and Mossberg rifles and shotguns. “I really aim to grow our sporting goods—the archery and the guns—because that’s my favorite department,” said Blackburn. While overseeing management of Blackburn Recreation & Supply, Kade Blackburn continues to work as a mechanic over at M&D Auto. “I’ve been working here at M&D my whole life, something like 25 years.” After graduating from Wayne High School, Kade studied auto repair at Utah Valley State College and came back to work in the family auto repair business. The joint family
venture of supplies and services means getting your ATV tricked out or repaired could be a onestop deal. Rounding out the Blackburn Recreation retail staff are Sherry Mierzejewski, Marge Taylor and Kassidee Brown. Blackburn says that over time they plan to engage the community with events such as ATV rides—their first community ride took place during the Wayne County Fair this year, and they plan to do another County Fair ride next year. Blackburn Recreation and Supply is open Monday through Friday 8-6 and also on Saturdays from 8-5.Tel. 435-4252726. —Insider
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had planted, another success. Our next goal, included in the upcoming training, will be to implement a color coded system for a quicker survey. Each household will be given colored papers to be placed in a prominent place. Red means “We need help,” green means “We’re OK.” As a committee, we are grateful for everyone’s participation, from the mayor and his team on down through the phone tree to all the citizens who patiently answered the questions that helped us fulfill our assignment. The process will continue and we expect it to improve as we learn from these drills so when it is real our bodies can respond how our minds have practiced. Thank you.
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In response to criticism and questioning of those who voted against the Wayne County School District tax increase, the following facts are presented. These facts do not address the debatable issues of whether the School District truly needed and would have beneficially used the additional funds, but instead relate to the more fundamental issue of how the funds were to be obtained. First, Webster’s dictionary defines “tax” as “a compulsory payment of a percentage of income, property value, sales price, etc. for the support of government.” The word “compulsory” is key, as it reveals the essentially violent nature of taxation. Failure to pay will result in the initiation of aggressive violence—in this case eventual forcible eviction from and confiscation of one’s private property which, in an honest society, has been purchased with the product of one’s labor. The money that government demands represents our labor, and in demanding that money/labor under threat of violence, government forces us into servitude and slavery. Our legal system recognizes forced servitude and slavery as crimes . . . except when government employs them. Second, the same dictionary defines “extort” as “to draw from by force or compulsion.” Again, failure to pay an imposed tax will result in eviction from and confiscation of one’s property using whatever force is necessary, up to and including lethal force against those who resist. By definition then, taxation is extortion, a form of theft. And again, our legal system recognizes extortion as a crime . . . except when government does it. Third, in light of the above, a vote for any tax increase is a vote to support government in initiating further theft from and violence against our neighbors. This is a reality that many find uncomfortable to face, but it is a demonstrable fact. Fourth, throughout history, governments and societies that have supported themselves through forced servitude, theft and aggressive violence, as our present government is doing, have always failed, despite the propaganda and insistence that these crimes somehow become virtuous when done by or in the name of government. The human desire for liberty ultimately asserts itself. Albert Einstein is purported to have defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Perhaps it’s time to realize the insanity of basing a system of government on forced servitude, theft and coercion, and to try instead liberty, self-determination, voluntary cooperation and honest, equitable and freely chosen exchange of value for value. Those were, after all, the principles on which this nation was founded in a moment of lucidity, though the new government, or more precisely those in government seeking power and unearned wealth, quickly succumbed to the same insanity that has plagued the failed and failing governments throughout recorded history. Defeat of the School District tax increase provides some small hope of an eventual return to sanity. Wayne Mein, Grover Emergency Drill
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and enjoy the company of fellow community members during the upcoming holidays!!
Holiday Community Dinners
Escalante Community Dinner for singles and couples. A potluck style dinner for anyone those who are huge-family lackin’. Come and join your neighbors for a traditional style feast at the Circle D on Thanksgiving Day. Socializing starts at 1 pm, dinner at 3 pm. If you are bringing something to share please sign up at Griffin’s Grocery. Wayne County Senior Citizens is hosting the annual Christams Meal for seniors and all of the community on December 14th at the Wayne County Community Center. High Country Harmony will provide the entertainment. 435-4252089.
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WAYNE COUNTY EXTENSION AND GARFIELD COUNTY EXTENSION
Preparing for a Winter Wildlife Wonderland by Kevin Heaton Utah State University Extension, Garfield County A few years ago, I heard someone say, “When I was a kid there were no deer in town, they were all in the hills. But today, all the deer are in town and there’s none in the hills.” In early times, a deer in town usually ended up on the dinner table and thus the deer stayed away from danger. Today, of course, laws and stiff penalties prevent acquiring such table fare and thus deer have learned that they are safe in the city limits. It also may be true that we’ve moved our homes into their winter habitat. Big game/human conflicts have increased due to growing deer and elk populations, limited resources, development in traditional habitat and wildlife adapting to living in close proximity of humans. Deer/elk are often attracted to residential landscapes causing damage to plants and heart break and frustration to home owners. Usually it is after the fact and sometimes even overnight that homeowners notice trees stripped of all greenery, reduced to naked stems, and injured beyond healing. Garfield County’s valleys and benches are traditional wintering and foraging areas for elk and mule deer. These same areas also are attractive sites for homes, parks and communities. When two competing uses seek a desired resource, a conflict is born. The intensity of this conflict can be minimized by acknowledging and preparing for the conflict. Most people enjoy seeing wildlife in their yard or community, but the fun stops when the wildlife cause excessive damage to the landscape. Often extreme winter conditions (long, cold winters with deep snow), increase wildlife conflicts and damage in residential areas. Like many conflicts, prevention of wildlife conflicts is usually the most favorable and the least expensive alternative. Selecting unpalatable plants or plants which tolerate mild or heavy browsing will mitigate wildlife depredation of home landscapes. Some wildlife friendly plants to consider include chokecherry, oakleaf sumac, serviceberry, Oak (Burgamble/Gamble) and some maple trees. Normally, wildlife won’t browse conifer trees, but often wildlife browse them in the landscape due to the improved palatability of the lush growth caused by irrigation, fertilization and caretaking. Conifers typically don’t bounce back as readily from wildlife damage as other deciduous trees. During the annual velvet scrape and the rut, male big game species have the urge to rub their antlers on shrubs and trees. The physical nature of rubbing antlers on trees and shrubs causes irreparable damage to individual plants. Rubbed trees and shrubs do not always die, but the ones that survive are misshapen and undesirable for the landscape. Preventing physical damage requires exclusion. The most common form of exclusion is a 7 foot high net wire fence. Fences that are lower may reduce wildlife issues, but will not eliminate them. Other exclusion methods include wrapping shrubs or trees with burlap or plastic net fencing which is effective if only a few plants need protecting. Many home owners have tried repellants such as human hair, urine, soap, outdoor lighting and artificial noise. The results are sporadic and unreliable. Hungry wildlife become desensitized to the repellants within a few days or weeks. Sometimes an effective repellant is a dog which becomes aggressive when wildlife enter the yard. Wildlife are a great resource to live with and enjoy. Hopefully, the conflicts are minimized through selection of planting materials and exclusion. Reference Websites: http://forestry.usu.edu/files/uploads/nr_ff/nr_ff_022.pdf http://wildlife.utah.gov/habitat/deer-browse.php
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the stump should be lopped off. • To limit damage to the forest road system, please do not drive on wet roads. General information about the Christmas tree cutting program and tree identification are available at the Dixie National Forest website under “Passes and Permits”, then “Forest Products”: www. fs.usda.gov/dixie. Your snow day adventures await for you on the Dixie National Forest this winter! For more information, or suggestions on where to cut a tree, visit your local Forest Service office or call the Dixie National Forest at 435-8653700. —USFS
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$250,000 Grant to Help Agricultural Producer in Utah Develop New Products, Expand Business Line
SALT LAKE CITY Rural Development State Director Dave Conine today announced funding for a project in Utah County to help improve the operations and product marketability of a family-owned apple agricultural operation. “This funding demonstrates USDA’s commitment to supporting small operations in Utah by encouraging them to develop new products, improve the bottom line for their operations and help create a robust local and regional food system,” Conine said. The owners of Wall Brothers Orchards in Santaquin have received a grant of $250,000 to support the packaging and sale of mul-
tiple varieties and flavors of apple slices. This diversifies their operations and allows them to have more control in their final product. The funding comes from USDA Rural Development’s Value-Added Producer Grant program. Value-Added Producer Grants can be used to develop new agricultural products or additional markets for existing ones. Military veterans, socially-disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers, operators of small- and medium-sized family farms and ranches, and farmer and rancher cooperatives are given priority when applying for these grants. Funding of each award announced is contingent upon
the recipient meeting the terms of the grant agreement. Value-Added Producer Grants are a key element of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Initiative, which coordinates the Department’s work on local and regional food systems. These are major contributors to rural economic development. Congress increased funding for the Value-Added program when it passed the 2014 Farm Bill. That measure 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. —USDA
Fire Hire - Jobs on the Dixie National Forest CEDAR CITY - The Dixie National Forest is seeking committed, reliable, and skilled employees to work in positions that support fire and fuels management work. The fire program is rewarding, adventourous and requires working safely as part of a team in a variety of specialized positions that include dispatch, engine, hand-crew, and prevention jobs. The Dixie National Forest is planning to fill several vacant positions at multiple duty locations. In order to be considered for these positions applications must be submitted prior to December 1, 2015 through the official website, USAJobs (http:// www.usajobs.gov ). If you are interested in working on the Dixie National Forest, please apply to any fire position that you qualify for with duty locations in Saint George, Cedar City, Panguitch, or Escalante, Utah. Applicants are encouraged to contact the location(s) interested in prior to applying to learn more about the position and location. For positions on the Pine Valley Ranger District (Saint George): Please Contact Ken Henson, District FMO for additional information at 435652-3173 or at khenson@ fs.fed.us For positions on the Cedar City Ranger District (Cedar City): Please Contact Robert Lopez, District FMO for addi-
tional information at 435-8653271 or at rrlopez@fs.fed.us For positions on the Powell Ranger District (Panguitch): Please Contact Chet Hatch, District FMO for additional information at 435-676-9373 or at chatch@fs.fed.us For positions on the Escalante Ranger District (Escalante): Please Contact Gregg Christensen, District FMO for additional information at 435826-5471 or at gnchristensen@ fs.fed.us For positions in Dispatch (Color Country Fire Center, Cedar City): Please Contact Bill Roach, Center Manager for additional information at 435-865-4600 or at wroach@ fs.fed.us Information about the process and available positions in the Intermountain Region can be found at http://www.fs.fed. us/r4/fire/r4fire_hire. —USFS
Winter may be upon us but fire season will be back. The Dixie National Forest is now recruiting for several vacant fire management positions in several local districts.
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Look in to Scholarships Before it's too Late With a 2.9% increase for university in-state tuition and a 3.4% increase over the last ten years, it causes us to draw our attention to an ever increasing college tuition rate. As tuition rates increase, it becomes more important for our graduating students to apply and receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships. Some scholarship deadlines have passed but many scholarship applications are still being accepted. Many colleges throughout the state have an index score which is a combination of the student’s ACT and GPA which intern qualifies a large percentage of our students for partial or full tuition scholarship opportunities. Index scholarships range from one to four years. Also, each year students have the opportunity to participate in the Sterling Scholar Competitions. If students are selected to represent their school as a sterling scholar, they qualify for several scholarship across the state even if they do not win the completion. For information relating to Sterling Scholarships, please access https://www.sedck12.org/scholarships. If your student is not interested in attending college, they may prefer to apply to an Applied Technical College (ATC). In Cedar City the Southwest Applied Technical College (SWATC) has scholarship going unclaimed simply because students are not applying for the financial assistance. For information relating to ATC scholarships you can access the following link http://swatc.edu/ students/financial-information/scholarships/. If you would like access the list of classes available at the ATC please access http://swatc.edu/. Even with the increase tuition costs, if students want to attend an ATC or university, financial assistance is available if students will simply submit the scholarships and applications. Also, a special to thanks to all of our local business and organization who support the students in Garfield County School District with additional scholarships. Please take time to visit with your high school counselor to obtain additional scholarship information. —Superintendent Ben Dalton BOYS BASKETBALL Nov. 25 Enterprise Dec. 2 Bryce Valley Dec. 10 Panguitch @ Diamond Ranch Dec. 11 Duchesne @ SVC (5:30) Dec. 12 Altamont@ SVC (9:00am) Dec. 12 Rich @ SVC (4:30) Dec. 16 Panguitch @ Escalante Dec. 18 Milford Jan. 2 Panguitch @ Water Canyon Jan. 6 Parowan Jan. 8 Panguitch @ Piute Jan. 12 Panguitch @ Valley Jan. 14 Wayne Jan. 15Soph. Tourn. @ Milford Jan. 16 Soph. Tourn. @ Milford Jan. 20 Panguitch @ Bryce Valley Jan. 22 Diamond Ranch Jan. 28 Escalante Jan. 30 Panguitch @ Milford Feb. 3 Water Canyon Feb. 5 Panguitch @ Parowan Feb. 9 Piute Feb. 16 Valley Feb. 18 Panguitch @ Wayne Feb. 25 Region @ TBA Feb. 26-27 Region @ TBA March 2-5 State @ SVC
Panguitch High School Winter Sports Schedules GIRLS BASKETBALL Nov. 20 Monticello @ SVC (2:30) Nov. 21 Wendover @ RHS JV (2:30) Nov. 21 Tintic @ SVC (7:30) Nov. 24 Kanab (5:00) Dec. 3 Panguitch @ Wayne Dec. 9 Piute Dec. 11 Panguitch @ Valley Dec. 17 Milford Dec. 18 Mesquite Tourn. Dec. 19 Mesquite Tourn. Dec. 29 Hodson Cancer Classic Dec. 30 Hodson Cancer Classic Jan. 5 Parowan Jan. 8 Soph. Tourn. @ Panguitch Jan. 9 Soph. tourn.@ Panguich Jan. 13 Bryce Valley Jan. 15 Panguitch @ Piute Jan. 21 Valley Jan. 23 Panguitch @ MIlford Jan. 27 Wayne Jan. 29 Panguitch @ Parowan Feb. 4 Panguitch @ Bryce Valley Feb. 10 Region @ TBA Feb. 12 Region @ TBA Feb. 16 State @ SVC Feb. 17 State @ SVC Feb. 18 State @ SVC Feb. 19 State @ SVC Feb.20 State @ SVC
WRESTLING Dec. 4-5 Panguitch invitational Dec. 8 Wayne Dec. 10 Panguitch @ Gunnison Dec. 11-12 Thunder Tourn. @ Desert Hills Dec. 15 Beaver Dec. 16 Panguitch @ Piute Dec. 18-19 Manti Tourn. Jan. 6 Panguitch @ South Sevier Jan. 7 Parowan Jan. 9 Milford Tourn. Jan. 12 Panguitch @ Milford Jan. 14 Panguitch @ North Sevier Jan. 22-23 Gunnison Tourn. (Round Robin) Jan. 26 Kanab Jan. 27 Panguitch @ Bryce Valley Jan. 28 Panguitch @ Richfield Feb. 6 Region @ Juab High School Feb. 12-13 State @ UVU
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Defeat of the Voted Local Levy Wayne School District is disappointed with the results of the vote on the Voted Local Levy. We were also very disappointed with the lack of participation in the public meetings we offered as we tried to provide information regarding this important issue. The passage of this vote would have provided some very substantial, necessary funds for the day-to-day operations of the District. The absence of these funds will force School Administration and School Board members to make some very difficult decisions regarding
programs and personnel beginning immediately. The loss of this anticipated revenue, will force a very different conversation regarding decisions that must be considered, as budget plans are already moving forward for the 2015-2016 school year. We want to thank you the public for your participation in this important election process and feel encouraged that we had 58% voter participation. We also want to commit to you, that the dedicated faculty, staff, and Administration of Wayne School District will
continue to provide the very best education possible. As education professionals, we will still work at full capacity to try to ensure success for all students. We will encourage your support and encouragement as these tough and probably unpopular decisions are made. We encourage your constructive suggestions and accept the challenge to continue to work together as education stakeholders, for the benefit of our students. — Superintendent BurkeTorgerson
Get Ready for Utah 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 direc-
tor. “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.” Teachers who would like to bring their 7th through 10th grade students to this free event will need to register for a session at utahstemfest.com. For more information on Utah STEM Fest visit utahstemfest.com. — Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
PHS Sports Sidelines The basketball season gets off to a jump start next week. Both teams will show their stuff next week, the Lady Cats will start off the season on Tuesday the 24th. The Ladies who bring back three starters from last year's Championship team and are looking to 3 peat. The game will be against Kanab and it will be starting at 5:00. Both of the games will be endowment games and even if you have a season pass these games will cost an entrance fee. The Boys will be playing on Friday the 27th and it will be a full evening of basket ball, with a freshman and J.V game before the varsity game. Enterprise, as always, is a tough team and that is who they start the season against. The Cats who finished 5th last year only lost one player and have picked up some really good freshmen and sophomores. The tough guy wrestlers starts off their season with a big Panguitch tournament at
by Mack Oetting
Winter Sports! the Triple C Arena on the 3rd and 4th of December. There are usually 20 to 30 teams at this event and if you are a wrestling fan this is the one event you
won’t want to miss. The Cats have returned some really good wrestlers this year and the team should have another good year.
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Wills, Trusts, and More Additional Probate Matters by Jeffery J. McKenna After an article regarding probate in general, a reader emailed me and asked me two very good questions regarding other probate issues. These two additional probate questions and the corresponding answers are set forth below. Is there a threshold in Utah for which a probate is not required? If so what is the procedure to use for a small estate administration? This is an excellent question. It is true that in most states, including Utah, there is a threshold for which an estate can be administered without a probate proceeding. This is referred to as a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure. Significantly, within the last few years, the Utah legislature raised the Small Estate Affidavit Procedure threshold from $25,000 to $100,000. Obviously, this is a big increase and enables many estates to be administered without a probate proceeding. However, I must mention that this procedure only works for assets that are not real estate. Real estate if titled in an individual’s sole name or as tenants in common with someone else as opposed to joint tenancy with the other person will have to be probated upon the owner’s death regardless of the value of the real estate. Although some states (like Arizona) have a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure for real estate, Utah does not. If an estate fits within the small estate category, a simple affidavit can be prepared with an accompanying death certificate. This affidavit is signed by the person or persons entitled to the property of the deceased individual. The affidavit can then be used in a manner similar to letters testamentary acquired from a judge through a probate proceeding. As should be apparent from this explanation, a Small Estate Affidavit Procedure is much less expensive and burdensome than a probate proceeding.
Are pay on death (POD) provisions on financial accounts an effective way to avoid probate? Many financial institutes now allow pay on death (“POD”) or transfer on death (“TOD”) provisions to govern different accounts. Many mutual fund companies, financial institutions such as banks and credit unions, and asset management companies allow for a pay on death or transfer on death designation. Significantly, these designations provide that upon your death the account will pass to the designated beneficiary, similar to a beneficiary designation on an IRA, 401K plan or life insurance policy. These POD or TOD provisions can be very helpful in avoiding probate. However, it should be noted that there are drawbacks. Specifically, the amount of opportunity one has to designate who the beneficiary is to be is limited. What I mean is that if your designated beneficiary dies it is unusual that there is a back up beneficiary designated on a POD or TOD account. Additionally, if the beneficiary is a minor or if the assets pass to a minor the beneficiary designation is much less helpful because a minor does not have legal capacity to receive the assets without a court appointed conservator. In conclusion the pay on death and transfer on death designations can be helpful. However, one using these tools must be mindful of their limitations. Often, when one creates a revocable trust the accounts are funneled into the revocable trust through these pay on death provisions. The revocable trust becomes very helpful because all contingency provisions can be spelled out within the body of the trust. Like all aspects of estate planning, the concepts discussed above are tools that can be helpful arranging one’s estate. Becoming educated and
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Before going off to a conference for work, a wife instructed her husband to give their kids Kraft Dinner for supper. When suppertime came, however, he didn't feel like cooking and instead took the kids out to a local fast-food restaurant. While they were eating he told them to tell their mother that they had had Kraft Dinner for supper, should she Attorney Jeff McKenna hiking ask, or else Daddy would get with his son in Zion National into trouble. Later, at bedtime, she Park. called to say goodnight to the learning about these different kids and asked the five-yeartools is a key to making sure old daughter, Samantha, what your estate plan is in good or- they had eaten for supper. der. "Kraft Dinner," replied Now with a Panguitch Of- Samantha. fice at 35 East Center Street to As the husband took Serve Clients in and around a sigh of relief, she added Garfield County Jeffery J. brightly, "From Dairy Queen!" McKenna is a local attorney whose practice has been focused on Estate Planning My friend was working for 20 years. He is licensed at an amusement park when a and serves clients in Utah, couple stopped him. "Excuse Arizona and Nevada. He is me," said the woman, pointing a shareholder at the law firm to a pond. of Barney, McKenna and Ol"What is that water made mstead. If you have questions out of?" you would like addressed in Bemused, my friend rethese articles, you can contact plied, "Two parts hydrogen him at 435 628-1711 or jmckand one part oxygen." enna@barney-mckenna.com "See?" she said to her or visit the firm’s website at boyfriend. "I told you it wasn't WWW.BARNEY-MCKENNA. real." COM
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To Play: Complete the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9
Answers for this week
While working at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, I was responsible for emptying the trash cans in front of the castle. One afternoon as I was changing out the trash bag in one of the refuse bins, I saw a small girl point at me and overheard her ask her mother, "Who's that lady?" "Why, honey," her mother replied, "that must be Cinderella, before she met her fairy godmother!"
Suggestion Box
Some of my co-workers and I decided to remove the small,wooden suggestion box from our office because it had received so few entries. We stuck the box on top of a seven-foot-high metal storage cabinet and then promptly forgot about it. Months later, when the box was moved during remodelling, we found a single slip of paper inside. The suggestion read, "Lower the box!"
Grades
Since I was expecting my first child, I had attended natural childbirth classes. One of my classmates was in the hospital in labor at the same time I was. She quickly requested drugs to ease her pain, while I gave birth aided only by my husband's coaching. When the nurses rolled me out of the delivery room, I spotted a chalkboard. Beside my classmate's name was an A-; next to mine was a B+. "Look at that!" I complained to my husband. "She took all the drugs they'd give her and made an A-. I did it naturally and only got a B+." My patient husband rolled his eyes. "Honey," he said, "that's your blood type."
Texting
My mother texted me "What does IDK, LY, and TTYL mean?" I answered: "I don't know, love you, talk to you later." Mother: "Ok, I'll ask your brother"
AG MARKET NEWS
Salt Lake City, Utah November 11, 2015 USDA-Utah Dept of Ag Market News Producers Livestock Auction, Salina, Utah Tuesday November 10, 2015 Receipts: 2,146. Last Week: 1,786. Last Year: 2,699. Feeder Steers and Feeder Heifers: lower. Holstein Steers: no test. Slaughter Cows: lower. Slaughter Bulls: lower. Feeder Steers: Medium and Large Frame 2; 200-250 lbs 260.00-275.00; 250-300 Lbs 230.00-250.00; 300-350 lbs 225.00-242.50; 350-400 lbs 215.00-232.50; 400-450 lbs 195.00215.00; 450-500 lbs 179.90-195.00; 500-550 lbs 170.00189.50; 550-600 lbs 177.00-195.00; 600-650 lbs 170.00-180.00; 650-700 lbs 175.00-183.50; 700-750 lbs 165.00-172.50; 750800 lbs pg 172.00; 800-850 lbs scarce; 850-900 lbs pkg 140.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 141.00; 950-1000 lbs pkg 130.00. Holstein Steers: Large Frame 3: Bull Calves: scarce; 200-300 lbs scarce; 300-500 lbs pkg 105.00; 500-700 lbs pkg 102.50; 700-900 lbs scarce; 900- 1000 lbs scarce. Feeder Heifers: Medium and Large Frame 1-2: 200250 lbs pkg 255.00; 250-300 lbs 215.00-230.00; 300-350 lbs 170.00-195.00; 350-400 lbs 180.00-199.00; 400-450 lbs pkg 202.50; 450-500 lbs 170.00-180.00; 500-550 lbs 165.00180.00; 550-600 lbs 152.50-165.00; 600-650 lbs 162.50-173.00; 650-700 lbs pkg 168.00; 700-750 lbs 149.00-163.00; 750-800 lbs 142.50-150.00; 800-850 lbs pkg 160.00; 850-900 lbs pkg 140.00; 900-950 lbs pkg 133.00; 950-1000 lbs pkg 120.00; Heiferettes: 87.00-115.00. Stock Cows: scarce. Slaughter Cows: Boning 80-90% Lean: 59.00-73.50, high dressing to 76.00; Breaking 75-80 Lean: 70.00-79.50; Commercial: scarce; Cutter 85-90% Lean: 48.00-57.00. Slaughter Bulls: Yield Grade 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 15002200 lbs 90.00-95.50; Yield Grade 2: 1000-1500 lbs scarce; 1500-2100 lbs 80.50-88.50. Feeder Bulls: 950-1350 lbs 79.0099.00. Source: USDA-Utah Dept. Of Agriculture Market News, Salt Lake City, UT (435-230-0402.)
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WEDDINGS
Tebbs - Anderson
David and Cherrie Tebbs, of Bryce Canyon City, are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter,
Alexis Skye Tebbs to
Dalton Rollin Anderson son of Rollin and Amy Rees Anderson of Draper, Utah. Dalton and Alexis were married on November 13, 2015 in the Draper, Utah Temple. Please join us for a reception that will be held in their honor on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Ebenezer's Barn and Grill at Ruby's Inn, from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
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FYI PANGUITCH by Mack Oetting ~ mackoetting @gmail.com What a great week it was; starting with the Elementary School’s program honoring the Veterans. Each Veteran was introduced and the kids gave them a rousing round of applause, this was followed by a flag presentation and many songs by the students. That evening the American Legion hosted a dinner that was well attended, with over 80 Veterans and their families. The food was great and we were entertained by Pat who spoke about the poppies in Flanders Field, then Becky Henrie sang America and the Star Spangled Banner. Mazzie Miller finished off the evening with a computer presentation honoring the Veterans, which ended with how Francis Scott Key wrote our National Anthem. Joe Orman brought Bob Smith (one of our oldest veterans) from the Extended Care and Bob spent the evening with a huge smile on his face. The Craft Fair on Saturday was also a really well attended event and many of the vendors had a great day selling their products. The Sub for Santa candy booth again had record sales, Santa wants to thank all of her Elf’s and their wonderful candy making and baking skills and to all that helped out in the booth. The weather was good and people took advantage and came out in droves. Many of the vendors said that this is their favorite craft fair, because it is mostly women and they are buyers, instead of their looky loo husbands. Mandy Soper and Karla Owens are the talent behind the craft fair and it gets better each year. If you are a Hunger Games fan, tonight Thursday will be your night. The movie plays world wide at midnight, but at the Gem Theater tonight you will be able to preview the movie in its entirety at 7:30 pm. Because of the popularity of this movie series, John will be selling early seating tickets. Because the Post Office will be closed on Thanksgiving, this will be our last notice of the 6th annual Thanksgiving dinner. Come join your friends and neighbors for a turkey feast with all of the fixings. Thanksgiving, is my favorite holiday, you don’t have to worry about anything, just be thankful for all that you have. Dinner starts at 1:00 and runs till 4:00 or till everyone is fed and it will be held at the Senior Citizens Center and there is no cost. If you are single, married or a small family don’t spent
BIRTHDAYS
Shirley Barnhurst Wilhelm 80th Birthday
the day alone, just come join the Panguitch family for dinner. Up and Coming Events: Christmas in the Country will be on the first Saturday in Dec. the 5th and Santa will be at the Social Hall at 10:00. Santa will have a gift for each child and all will be treated to hot chocolate and goodies. Santa will then go down to the Extended Care Unit to bring gifts to the patients that are there, you are never too old not to believe. In the evening, Santa will have 6 homes that will be on display with all of their Christmas displays for all to see. The Main Street Committee will also start with their annual Merchant’s drawings. You can get tickets for the drawings from the local merchants when you make a purchase of $5.00 or more. The drawing will be at 1:00pm and it will be at the Social Hall. On December 6th the LDS Church will have another Stake Conference, it will be from 9:00 in the morning (check the time to be sure). We will be honored to have Dallin M. Oaks as the visiting general authority. It has been several years since the LDS community has had the honor of an Apostle visiting. I am sure seats will be at a premium. This last summer was a record year for Bryce Canyon and they set that mark on Oct. 1st with a million and a half visitors. This reflected on the businesses in our community, where many of them also had a record year. With our dollar the strongest it has been in many years, I thought this would slow down the Europeans but that never happened, they came in full force. Wholesale oil has dropped to $40 a barrel and with it continued lower gas prices. Utah has moved down the ladder with a 34th ranking at a $2.24 average. Panguitch
has got their prices down where they are the same as Cedar City. Can you believe that the College football season is all most over? Both of our bigger schools Utah and BYU had great seasons till this week. Utah ranked 10th with only one loss and they lost to an Arizona team that had lost 4 games in a row, in two overtimes. BYU also has had a good year with two losses, but they came up short against Missouri by 2 points. Missouri was having some student problems and some of the football
players refused to play on the team till the President of the University resigned. The team also had lost four games in a row but the Cougars changed that. Tonight, Sunday, it is supposed to snow quite a bit around midnight, hopefully you will let your faucet run a little to keep your pipes from freezing. Watch your step, slipping on the ice can do terrible things to your body and it doesn’t make any difference how old you are. Mack O.
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BRYCE VALLEY AREA NEWS by Vicki D. Syrett 679-8687 or vickidiane36@hotmail.com
The Tropic Ward Scouts, Troop 679, have been approved to build the Veterans’ Memorial Park at the Tropic Heritage Center in Tropic, Utah over the next year. We are updating the current memorial wall to include: Town of Record, Branch(es) and Years of Service. For the next several weeks posters will be hung at each community post office for the collection and updating of names and information. Or, you can email updated information to BVveteransmemorialpark@gmail.com. Donations to the Veterans’ Memorial Park Eagle Scout Projects may be made at State Bank of Southern Utah, Tropic Branch or mailed to: Troop 679 Veterans’ Memorial Fund c/o SBSU, P.O. Box B, Tropic, UT 84776. Please reference: “Troop 679 Veterans’ Memorial Fund. Your generous donation is tax deductible. All donation monies raised on behalf of the Four-Community Veterans’ Memorial Park located in Tropic, Utah will be used on phases of the project. Thank you for your input and support of this significant project. This letter was sent to the Eagar Family and with their permission I would like to share it with all of you because it has a wonderful message for all of us. ""Had a little bit of a reality check tonight. Though my cancer is hopefully behind me, I waited on a table of 2 who were out on what seemed to be a very routine date. The couple seemed in their early thirties and were very pleasant and even taking selfies! I did my regular rounds of check-
ing and making sure their food was ok etc. And at one point the woman let it slip that they were staying at a hotel this evening and that my small gesture of letting them take home their limeades would be a welcome treat to the alternative of hotel tap water. Me, being compelled to ask, shortly came back with the check and asked why they were visiting here. Expecting some answer of visiting Zion or the like that I so frequently get. But no, alas I was actually taken aback and astonished. The husband, while the wife was in the restroom, replied very solemnly that his wife was on her way to get a biopsy on from what I can recall, her liver. My heart immediately sank. I knew but had to ask. Tumors. In many places as well. When the woman returned I was just compelled to shake her hand, hug her, literally do anything to make her feel special. It was in that moment that I realized that I am not the only one. And to hear a story of hers was a welcome one. She described fiercely some of the battles and struggles she faced everyday, with loved ones, with doctors, with hell, just trying to take each day and be happy. So now, at this point I realize this precious moment of them out on date night, meant so much more. And I was so glad I got the opportunity to meet this hero. I know you guys all think I am a hero. But dammit, sometimes I feel this world ain't fair and I'm so very blessed. I saw her, I could see her passion and her eyes lighting up just from a few stories I told that we could relate too. Cancer affects everyone. And I absolutely wish the best for
this family. My heart breaks, because some days I wish I could take their place. I'd do it again. Some people don't deserve it. And I swear almost all the survivors I meet don't. It's a cruel disease and I can't wait for its nonexistence. That's why I choose to live each day to the fullest. And so should you, cancer or not, we have such a short time here. Spend it with the ones you love and cherish it. (Kaleb Ladd Gunter)"" Kodachrome State Park is looking for someone to take over the concessions for the park. They will start taking bids December 1st. If you are interested or know someone who might be call John at the State park 435-679-8562 for more details. Congratulations to Autumn Gray on being baptized by her uncle Dustin Lesllie. Autumn is the daughter of James and Sylvana Gray. Dustin and his wife Shiloh came down from Montana to take part in this event. Lots of family and friends came to support Autumn. She is the granddaughter of Dee and Bonnie Jean Pollock and Randal and Dianna Leslie. A very Happy Birthday to Lula Moore as she turns 96 years old on November 20th. What a special lady Lula is and we hope she has a wonderful day to celebrate with family and friends. We all love you Lula Moore. The Senior Citizen bus made a trip to St. George for shopping and to attend Stake Temple Day. Riding the bus were Vicki Ahlstrom, Catherine Littlefield, Wynona Henderson, Allyson Sudweeks, Janet Pollock, Kathy Shakespeare, and Sue Garrard. Sitting in the drivers seat was the faithful and patient driver, Doug Ahlstrom. It was a nice day for a trip down south and everyone had a great day. Released as Nursery Teachers were Gordon and Sharon Pollock and called to fill the vacancy were Cache and Kylie Mortensen. We wish Gloria Clark a speedy recovery. She has been in the Garfield Memorial Hospital and we wish her well. The Nashville Tribute Band at Ebenezers Barn and Grill had a great turnout and the Band sounded wonderful. Thanks to all who attended and those who brought them to our area. Hope all have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year and while you are counting your blessings please don't forget our Military people from now and in the past. We are able to celebrate these holidays because someone was willing to fight for our freedoms.
We need to remember those who did not come back after the fight and thank all for their service. With what is going on in France right now we are reminded how fragile our peace is and how quickly it can be shattered and taken from us. Keep these noble people who are fighting these evils in your prayers and if you see them give them a huge smile and a thank you for their service to us. Thanksgiving is a time for us to total up our many blessings and give thanks to our Father in Heaven for our lives and all it holds. That includes those who help us keep our freedoms and live in a safe and free country. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Congratulations to Dalton and Alexis Anderson on their marriage. They look so happy and full of life. May they have many, many years of that very thing. Alexis is the daughter of David and Cherrie Tebbs of Bryce Canyon City. We went to the Cedar City Airport last week to welcome home our granddaughter, Cambry Jensen, from her mission to Iquitos Peru. We attended her Homecoming on Sunday and had a nice visit with her and all the family. Welcome home Cambry. Have a safe week. Enjoy (!?!?) the snow and drive safely. Please call or email your news to me. Thanks VS.
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MISSIONS
Elder Ty Brigham Rees
FREMONT - Elder Ty Brigham Rees served in the Cape Verde Praia West Africa Mission;for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Ty is the son of Ryan and Sarah Rees.He is the Grandson of Newell and Gloria Harward all Loa;and Gaylen and Nancy Rees Grover;and the late Sandra Rees.Ty will be speaking in the Fremont Ward on Sunday,November 29th@10:00a.m.
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Announces Winter Hours PAGE, AZ - National Park Service (NPS) and concessioner-operated facilities will reduce hours of operation at some facilities, while closing others. Please contact concession services directly for further information. The following facilities will be closed or operate on a reduced schedule starting November 1 or on date indicated: Wahweap • Lake Powell Resort – open • Rainbow Room restaurant, Latitude 37, and Wahweap grille – closed November 1 • Driftwood Lounge – open 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. for dinner only • Canyon Coffee – open 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. • RV park, campground, campground store – open – check-in at store 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Lake Powell gift shop – open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Lake Powell Sports – closed November 1 • Marina Store – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Boat Rental retail store – closed November 1 • Stateline fuel dock – closed November 1 • Wahweap fuel dock – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. November 1 • Sinclair gas station – open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. November 1 • Marine Service Center – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. November 1 • Wahweap Marina offices – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. November 1 • Boat Rentals – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. November 1 • Boat Tours – open • Stateline launch ramp and comfort station – closed • Wahweap launch ramp – open • Wahweap pump-out – open 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., closed on Holidays – no water available • Wahweap Beach and Picnic Area comfort stations – closed Lone Rock Beach - Microflush, restrooms, and showers – closed. No potable water will be available. Vault toilets and RV dump are open. Primitive camping will be available throughout the winter months. Fees apply and may be paid at the self-service machine located at the entrance station. Carl Hayden Visitor Center - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. beginning November 1 Antelope Point • Antelope Point Launch Ramp – open • Antelope Point Marina – call 928-645-5900 for hours of operation Dangling Rope Marina • Dangling Rope snack bar – closed November 1 • Dangling Rope marina store, fuel dock, boat repair – closed December 1 Bullfrog • Defiance House Lodge and family units – open – 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday check-in at Corner Store starting November 15 • Upper gift shop – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. starting November 15 – closed Saturday/Sunday • Lower gift shop – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. starting November 15 • Dock N Stock – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. starting November 15 • Boat N Go – closed October 15 • Corner Store & gas station – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. starting November 15 • RV and campground – open – check-in at Corner Store • Anasazi restaurant and Kiva lounge – closed November 15 • Bullfrog fuel dock – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Northlake Marine Service Center – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Marina Office/Executive Services – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Boat Rentals – open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Bullfrog Visitor Center - closed • Bullfrog Urgent Care – open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. every Friday, except holidays Halls Crossing • Halls Crossing RV park, campground – closed November 15 • Halls Crossing family units – closed November 15 • Village Store – closed November 15 • Village Store fuel – pay at the pump open 24 hours • Halls Crossing marina store – open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. through marina office • Halls Crossing marina office – open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Snack bar – closed November 15 • Halls Crossing fuel dock – closed November 15 • Halls Crossing/Bullfrog ferry - Call (435) 684-3088 for rates and hours or operation Hite - convenience store – closed November 1. Convenience store fuel pay at the pump open. —National Park Service
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Bryce Canyon National Park will be accepting public requests for those interested in receiving a late fall 2015 firewood collection permit. Excess firewood periodically becomes available in the park for a variety of reasons including reducing the amount of wildland fuel accumulation, forest restoration, trees downed by high winds construction projects or hazard tree removal. The available wood is primarily pre-cut ponderosa pine. Permits cost $25/cord and several chords are now available. Specific guidelines regarding location, hours and dates of collection will be explained at the time the permits are issued. Those interested in applying for a permit are asked to phone (435) 834-4755 between midnight Thursday November 12 until midnight Sunday November 15. Once compiled, permits will be drawn and applicants will be contacted in the order they are chosen. All proceeds go to the Bryce Canyon Natural History Association. —Bryce Canyon National Park
November 19, 2015
LEGAL NOTICES ***NOTE: CHANGE IN MEETING TIME*** 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 1:00 p.m. (former meeting time was 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 HEARING ESCALANTE CITY Escalante City will hold a public hearing on December 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Escalante City Council Chambers, located at the 56 N. 100 W., Escalante, Utah to open and amend the 2015-16 budget to increase the budget for anticipated revenues and expenditures. If necessary, an executive session may be held in accordance with the Utah Code 51-4-5. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Escalante City Office at 435-826-4644. Notice of the date, time and agenda for the public hearing was posted in three public places on November 20, 2015. Debra Allen, City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 19, 2015 GARFIELD COUNTY 2015 MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS
Garfield County Cannonville Town Council
TOTAL VOTES
%
4 Year Term
Registered Voters Ballots Cast
85 58
Stewart Ivie Alma D. Fletcher Melanie Ott
45 35 26
Garfield County Escalante City Council
TOTAL VOTES
438 336
Greg Allen Marlene Stowe Guy Graham
214 252 197
TOTAL VOTES
900 501
Rick Miller Mike Johnson Trudi Owens Chad Garth Veater Todd Brienholt Loloyd E. Brinkerhoff
266 135 399 125 190 300
Charlie M. Allen A J Johnson
ALL TEASDALE / TORREY FIRE FIGHTERS There will be a driver simulation training the 20th & 21st of Nov. Call Steve Lutz to make your appointment to drive 801-376-2027. Special Note: Monthly meetings are every 3rd Thursday at the Teasdale Firehouse. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 12 & 19, 2015
PUBLIC NOTICE PANGUITCH CEMETARY DISTRICT A public hearing on the Panguitch Cemetery District budget for the calendar year 2016 will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday November 19, 2015 in the City council chambers at the city office. Lorraine Owens, Secretary, Panguitch Cemetery District Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 12 & 19, 2015
CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL ELECTION ESCALANTE CITY The following is the certified results of the general election for Escalante City’s four year Council member election. CANDIDATE'S NAME TOTAL VOTES Marlene Stowe 252 Greg Allen 214 Guy Graham 197 438 Registered Voters 336 Voted 76.70% Voted Stephanie Steed, Deputy City Recorder Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 19, 2015
PUBLIC NOTICE The Wayne County Commission will consider an Ordinance titled, “An Ordinance Establishing The Wayne County Public Land Corner Preservation Fund.” This Ordinance establishes an account for receiving monies to pay expenses necessary to locate, establish, reestablish and maintain corner markers of government surveys. The County collects a $20.00 fee for filing maps in the County Surveyor’s office, and all of this fee will be deposited in the account established by this Ordinance. Maps filed in the County Surveyor’s office include subdivision maps, road dedication maps, and other property plat maps. A copy of the Ordinance is available for review at the Wayne County Courthouse at 18 South Main, Loa, during regular business hours. Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 19, 2015
76.70%
%
4 Year Term
Registered Voters Ballots Cast
Panguitch City Council
%
4 Year Term
Registered Voters Ballots Cast
Garfield County Panguitch City Council
85 68.20%
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TICABOO UTILITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On November 5, 2015, the Board of Trustees of the Ticaboo Utility Improvement District reviewed and approved a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2016. On the same date, the Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding the tentative budget to be held on December 1, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Board’s regular meeting place at 430 W. Ticaboo Drive, LDS Church - Ticaboo Branch, Ticaboo, Utah 84533. The purpose of the public hearing will be to give all interested persons in attendance an opportunity to be heard on the estimates of revenues and expenditures or any item in the tentative budget of any fund. After the public hearing has closed, the Board may adopt the tentative budget as the final budget, subject to amendment or revision. A copy of the proposed budget can be examined at the District’s offices located at HWY 276, Mile Marker 27, Lot 97, Ticaboo, Utah 84533 during normal business hours at any time prior to the public hearing. Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 12, 19 & 26, 2015
55.70%
2 Year Term 119 360
Published in The Wayne and Garfield County Insider on NOVEMBER 19, 2015
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Classified ads start at $7.50 for 25 words or less. Call 435-826-4400 or email snapshot@live.com HELP WANTED GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR AT BRYCE VALLEY ELEMENTARY POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is hiring a Visual Arts Instructor for Bryce Valley Elementary School. The position is 3 hours per week on Friday morning. SALARY: Beginning Para Professional hourly rate according to 2015-2016 Garfield County School District’s Classified Salary Schedule ($10.55 hourly). QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in teaching visual arts, drawing, painting, or crafts is preferred. Applicants must be fingerprinted and pass an employment background check. Applicant must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Layne LeFevre, 435-5310405, and application packets to: Bryce Valley Elementary School P.O. Box 286 500 West Center Street Tropic, Utah 84776 Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Friday, November 27, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 11/26
GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT BRYCE VALLEY SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER POSITION AVAILAIBE: Garfield School District is now accepting applications for a substitute school bus driver for the Bryce Valley area. This will require morning and afternoon bus driving. This is a part-time position with no benefits. Position will begin with the 2015-2016 school year. Required training must be completed during the summer. SALARY: Beginning bus driver hourly rate according to the 2015-2016 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule. ($17.52) QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have or willing to get a current CDL, and will be required to get a school bus driver endorsement, and complete required training. Must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and drug test. Applicants must work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Curtis Barney 435-676-1151 and applications packets to: Garfield County School District, PO Box 398, 145 East Center, Panguitch, UT 84759. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Friday, November 20, 2015 at 5:00PM Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 11/19
WAYNE COUNTY EMS/Emergency Services Secretary Wayne County is accepting applications for the following position: Title: Part-time EMS/Emergency Services Secretary Department: EMS GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of tasks related to Managing and Coordinating Emergency Medical Services. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under general direction of the Wayne County Emergency Management Director. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Answer Phone • Gather run sheets and billing information. • Manage monthly EMT calendar, newsletter and mailing for all EMS personnel • Coordinate monthly EMT training meetings • Track training hours for EMT’s • Work as a liaison with EMT’s, overseeing completion of EMT responsibilities • Refill medications from WCHC pharmacy as needed • Assist when needed with Ambulance inventory and supply ordering • Computer entry and filing • Performs related duties as required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Knowledge of and proficiency in: Word Perfect/Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Image trend. Some knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; good English usage, grammar, and spelling; operation of standard office machinery; filing systems, alphabetical and numerical; computer operation; telephone etiquette; basic interpersonal skills; 2. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; follow written or oral instructions; work in a standard office setting requiring extensive setting or standing; write legibly; respond to requests for assistance or information; demonstrate self motivation; willing and able to learn new skills; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public. 3. Work Environment: Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, and does involve walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing necessary in performing job duties. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional and discriminating thinking. Appearance must be appropriate and professional. Applications can be picked up at the County Clerk’s office and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday November 20, 2015. If you have any questions, please call the County Clerk’s office at 435-836-1300. Ryan Torgerson, Wayne County Clerk/Auditor 11/19 WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Paraprofessionals Wayne School District has openings for two paraprofessionals. One position will be for 27 hours and the other will be for 19 hours. The assignments will be as needed in the district. These positions will be open until Nov. 30, 2015, at the close of business. Applications can be picked up at the district office. Please mail applications to Wayne School District, PO Box 127, Bicknell, UT 84715. Wayne School District is an equal employment provider and employer and reserves the right to reject any or all applications. 11/26
NOTICE Garfield County is accepting applications for a parttime Cook and Home Delivery Driver for the Senior Citizen’s Center in Henrieville. Applications are available at the the Garfield County Clerk’s Office 55 South Main, Panguitch and online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2015. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer. The successful applicant must pass a background screening.
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NOTICE Garfield County is accepting applications for a Corrections Officer. Applications are available at the Garfield County Clerk’s Office or online at www.garfield.utah.gov and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2015. Anyone interested in applying for this position must pass the National Peace Officer Selection Exam prior to making application. The Exam is given at the Browning Learning Center on the Dixie College Campus. For additional information regarding the Exam and registration requirements, contact the Browning Learning Center at (435) 652-7696. The exam is also given at Southern Utah University. Call 435-586-5419 for additional information. Garfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Garfield County is an equal opportunity employer.
PANGUITCH CITY JOB OPENING Part time Librarian Panguitch City is hiring a part time positions as Panguitch City Librarian. This is a part time position with no city benefits. Starting wage will be 9:00 to $12.00/hour. A more detailed job description is available at the city office. Successful applicant will work under the general direction of the Head Librarian, City Manager and City Council. Applicants should turn in a detailed resume and workforce job application to the city offices (25 South 200 East P.O. Box 75 Panguitch, Utah 84759) by 5pm on November 25, 2015. Applicants must be a Panguitch city resident or be willing to locate to Panguitch City immediately upon being hired. Applications are available at the Panguitch city offices. Panguitch is an equal opportunity employer and Panguitch City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. Questions about the job should be directed to Lori Talbot or Kathy Talbot at city office or by calling 435-676-8585
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GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT TEMPORARY DISTRICT MAINTENANCE POSITION POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is seeking qualified candidates for a temporary district maintenance position. The position will be up to 40 hours per week. This is not a benefitted position. SALARY: Salary is based on the Full-time Maintenance Classified Salary Schedule ($15.93 hourly) or higher depending on experience. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in construction, building maintenance, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning and heating systems is preferred. A high school diploma is required with a successful completion of district background check. RESPONSIBILITIES: The maintenance specialist is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all district schools/ buildings. Schedules, coordinates, directs and performs maintenance at district facilities. Reports and responds to maintenance calls or service requests. Troubleshoots and repairs minor plumbing and electrical problems. Assists with and refinishes hardwood floors. Travel is required and a vehicle is provided. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Superintendent Ben Dalton (435-676-8821). Garfield County School District 145 East Center Street P.O. Box 398 Panguitch, UT 84759 Online applications available at: www.garfield.k12.ut.us DEADLINE: Monday, November 23, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Garfield County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. 11/19
GARFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT BRYCE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE: Garfield County School District is now accepting applications for a food service manager at Bryce Valley High School. This position will be up to 28 hours per week with no benefits. SALARY: Beginning food service manager hourly rate according to the 2015-2016 Garfield County School District Classified Salary Schedule ($12.99). QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a current food handler’s permit, food service manager certificate or serve safe certificate. Applicants must have a high school diploma. Applicants must satisfactorily pass an employment background check and work well with children. APPLICATION: Interested individuals should submit a Garfield County School District classified application. Please direct questions to Principal Jeff Brinkerhoff (435-231-2879) and applications packets to: Bryce Valley High School, PO Box 70, 721 West Bryce Way, Tropic, UT 84776. Online application available: www.garfield.k12.ut.us Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be granted interviews. DEADLINE: Monday, November 30, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Garfield County School District is an equal opportunity employer. Garfield County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
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Practical Money Matters
Your Year-End Financial Checklist by Nathaniel Sillin
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